Dual Clinical Case Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job. Provide overall service coordination, referral, linkage, and advocacy to individuals with varying needs. Perform duties in concert with other members of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Ensure authorization for clinical services. Complete a psychosocial assessment on each new admission. Formulate individual recovery plan based on assessment findings. Develop measurable objectives and goals agreed upon by the individual. Actively assist in obtaining and modifying goals as needed. Document attempts to involve individual, service providers, and caregivers unless opposed by the individual) in service plan process. Review recovery plans every three months for individuals or as clinically indicated. Execute recovery plan to assigned individuals in accordance with authorized services, meeting objective measures set forth by the client. Actively engage and document all individuals assigned to caseload. Participate in interdisciplinary team staffing. Present psychosocial assessment findings. Encourage individual to attend staffing. Update team on progress or lack of progress in reaching agreed upon goals. Provide relevant information that might affect treatment. Follow-up assigned individuals who miss a scheduled clinic appointment. Document attempts to contact individual. Report repeated unsuccessful efforts to contact the treatment team. Follow-up within 24 business hours on assigned individuals who access emergency services. Report status-disposition to treatment team. Meet with the individual within 3 days of hospital discharge or assignment in the community. Provide crisis intervention. Make home visits, initiate mental illness warrants, work with police and other public servants as a needed to address crisis. Facilitate inpatient admission upon request of the treatment team. Provide individual, family, and group rehabilitation sessions. Evaluate progress of clinical session, solicit feedback from individual(s), and consult with colleagues and team leaders when dealing with unfamiliar/uncomfortable issues. Identify and assist individuals in obtaining entitlements by providing referrals, advocacy, and negotiation, as needed. Use technology of video and audio capability to ensure service delivery within the individual’s preferred means of intervention. Performs other duties as assigned. COMPETENCIES: The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, mental health ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, excellent communication, and presentation skills. Competencies as outlined by Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) of Texas for Texas Resiliency and Recovery (TRR) requirements. Appropriate clinical competency as required by the Texas Administrative Code, contract requirements and other guidelines as it pertains to the position. Knowledge of trauma-informed theories, principles, and practices. Knowledge of racial equity and racial justice in the context of behavioral health services. Knowledge and/or experience with change management as it relates to positive organizational change. Strong sense of urgency and problem-solving skills Strong organizational and time-management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong administrative skills Strong interpersonal and engagement skills Exceptional customer service skills, over the phone and in person, with individuals in service and internal/external partners Clinical skill for evaluating accuracy of clinical screening and providing appropriate clinical intervention. QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in human services with 1 to 3 years’ experience in MH/MR or related field or master’s degree with 0 to 2 years’ experience in human services. Experience with trauma-informed services preferred, Seeking Safety, Illness Management and Recovery, and Motivational Interviewing. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic math skills required. Ability to work with reports and numbers. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Ability to problem solve, exercise good judgment, and make sound decisions. Ability to support the agency’s mission and demonstrate sensitivity to cultural diversity and workplace. Ability to juggle multiple projects with accuracy. COMPUTER SKILLS: Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint). Must be computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with an EMR system a plus. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain a Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment. Liability insurance is required if an employee will operate a personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center’s liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record. Benefits Information and Perks: Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package: Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan, including employer matching Health Savings Account, including employer matching Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year Bilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salary Many other benefits Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free. No Recruitment Agencies Please Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health, developmental disability and permanent supported housing services in Dallas County serving over 50,000 children, teens and adults annually. For over 55 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services from mental health care, primary care, services for veterans and their loved ones, accessible pharmacies, homeless outreach, and supportive social services. Metrocare provides specialty mental health services to over 10,000 children and teens and has numerous programs for babies, children and adults with disabilities, including Early Childhood Intervention, Flourishing Families, Nurturing Parenting, Supported Employment and two specialty autism clinics in Dallas and DeSoto. Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research is the premier training and research institute for community mental health professionals across Texas. Metrocare upholds the person-centered philosophy to focus care on the needs of individual. We take care to ensure that people’s preferences, needs and values guide clinical decisions and to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to those we serve. We see ourselves as partners in healing with our clients and their support network.

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