Job description

Inspiring Behavioral Services, an affiliate of Preferred Healthcare Group LLC, a Houston based company, is looking for a Case manager/Community Service Specialist to work out of our Lufkin Texas office. You primary arear will be to work with our clients in the east Texas arear. (Corrigan, Diboll, Lufkin, Nachodoches etc.) We are looking for individuals that will enhance the quality of our clients management, maximize satisfaction and promote cost effectiveness. The successful candidate will be accountable for the full patient care cycle. Case manager's duties include assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions required to meet the client’s health and human services needed. A certified case manager is a plus. Spanish speaking is a plus as well.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and client-centered
• act in a professional and courteous manner always while performing the duties of in-home counselor
• Provide primary service in client's home and render all services as identified on the client's individualized service plans
• Handle case assignments, draft service plans, review case progress and determine case closure
• Help clients achieve wellness and autonomy by assisting clients on any goals as directly related to the client's individualized service plan
• Work with clients and family members to foster the development of new improved coping, case management, problem solving and communication skills, etc.
• Help clients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment options
• Develop effective working relations and cooperate with the clinical team throughout the entire case management process
• Submit daily clinical progress notes by mandated deadline
• Take the extra mile and interact with patients to keep track of their progress and to ensure satisfaction
• Record case information, complete accurately all necessary forms and produce statistical reports
• Promote quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes
• Assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues
• Adhere to professional standards as outlined by protocols, rules and regulations as is enshrined in the IBS employee handbook

Skills

• Proven working experience in case management, including Social work, Psychology, and mental health care management or a related job
• Excellent knowledge of case management principles.
• Previous experience with psychological aspects of care
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
• Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
• Compassionate with teamwork skills
• Certification or registration of CANS and ANSA is a requirement
• minimum of BS degree in related healthcare field
• For CSSP, no degree required but must have at least two years’ experience
• At least two to three years’ prior experience working in the behavioral health field Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• • Completes and attests to completion of all mandatory trainings

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Behavioral health Field: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lufkin, TX 75901 (Required)

Work Location: In person