BLENDED CASE MANAGER
Company: RHA Health Services
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: September 24, 2024
Job Description:
We are hiring for:
Blended Case Manager
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a
satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the
lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and
people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our
team at RHA Health Services!
Blended Case Management (BCM) is a service that assists children
and adults with a variety of behavioral health/medical needs by
building a strong network of community resources and services. The
BCM program plays a major role by linking clients with needed
services in the community. A Blended Case Manager will advocate for
his/her client; help negotiate complex systems such as special
education and social services; assist in maintaining and finding
access to basic living needs and skills such as employment,
housing, food, medical care and recreation and provide crisis
intervention. On-call Case Management available 24 hours/7 days a
week for supportive assistance whenever needs arise.
Required Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in human services related field - sociology,
social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political
science, history, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling
or education OR Associates Degree with 12 College Credits relevant
to position (Human Services, Psychology, Sociology) and two (2)
years' experiences in the mental health/human service field.
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Valid driver's license Required Competencies
- Ability to Access Community Resources- Assisting consumers in
gaining access to public and private resources/services, such as
medical, vocational, educational, employment or other community
resources as specified in the consumer's service plan.
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills- Communicate
with consumer on a weekly basis to determine progress and revise
the service plan as necessary.
- Problem Solving Skills- Assist consumers with resolution of
problems and/or concerns.
- Interpersonal Skills- Develop and enhance consumer network of
social supports with their families in the community, neighborhood,
school and workplace settings.
- Cognizance- Observe and respond to significant changes in
consumer mental and physical health and communicate changes to the
consumer's treatment team.
- Team Player-Collaborate with county Office of Mental
Health/Intellectual Disability personnel and other service
providers involved in the consumer's treatment to assess consumer
needs and provide the most appropriate services.
- Flexibility- Provide 24 hour a day, 7 day per week on-call
crisis services on a rotational basis.
- Time Management Skills- Maintain case records and complete
appropriate documentation, letters, assessments and summaries as
needed or designated by established policies and procedures.
- Following Policies and Procedures- Understands and follows
company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls
attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.
- Meeting Basic Work Expectations-Complies with basic job
requirements and tasks; arrives at work on time as scheduled;
proactively informs others when he/she encounters problems that may
limit his/her ability to meet expectations. Essential Job- Related
Responsibilities
- Service Plan Development- Develops service plans, treatment
plans and individual crisis plans based on the client's strengths
and needs. Gains an understanding of the client's relevant
personal, familial, social, vocational, and cultural data.
- Adherence to charting requirements-Prepares and completes all
necessary documentation, including assessments, new consumer
admissions, medication records, progress notes, incident reports,
service, treatment and crisis plans and miscellaneous
paperwork/reports within required timeframes as requested.
- Benefit Acquisition and Maintenance- Assists the client in
gaining funding authorization for needed services and
entitlements.
- Participates in agency investigations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. Supervisory
Responsibilities
- N/A - this position does not involve supervisory
responsibilities. Pay: $20.00/hr
Sign On Bonus
$1000 Sign-on Bonus:
$250 after 90-day probationary period
$250 after 6 months of employment
$500 after 1 year of employment
*Sign on bonus is only eligible for fulltime employees*
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child
Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with
Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on
position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license,
driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing
transportation for individuals. We offer the following benefits to
employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours
you've already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save
money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and
diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training
opportunities
*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of
the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we
provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have
protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws,
regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a
disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in
the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use
needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and
healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal
outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at
the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides
services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and
New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we
serve and support apply to join the team today.
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