Case Manager - #259918

Job Details

Description

CITY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM

CASE MANAGER

DUNDALK, MD

www.keypoint.org

Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 8:30am-5pm Monday - Friday

Pay: $21hr

Who We Are

Key Point Health Services is a leading nonprofit agency serving people with behavioral healthcare needs in the Greater Baltimore area. We provide comprehensive community-based services that help people thrive while realizing and choosing their goals. We provide opportunities, support and integration within our community. Among the programs and services, we provide are Outpatient Mental Health Centers, Adult and Child Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs, School-Based Therapy, Community Outreach, and Residential Services.

Who We Need

We are currently looking for a full-time Case Manager to join our City Residential team!

What We Need

• Someone who has either experience or education related to the mental health field and an eagerness to grow in the field.
• Someone who has knowledge of the DSM and relevant symptoms of the most common diagnosis within the PRP programs.
• Someone who can demonstrate proficiency in assessments, treatment planning, advocacy skills and case management skills.
• Someone who can demonstrate the ability to express themselves well through writing, interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Someone who has an understanding and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse and/or special needs population while maintaining patient confidentially.
  
  

Key Responsibilities Include

• The Case Manager is responsible for the comprehensive services offered through on-site and off-site programs. This includes assessment, case management, psycho education, crisis intervention, advocacy, and community liaison.
• The Case Manager is responsible for monitoring completion all documentation such as treatment plans and progress notes by responsible staff.
• The Case Manager is responsible for the submission of treatment plans for authorizations as well as maintenance of charts.
• The Case Manager is responsible for teaching community skills including ADL’s as needed. In addition, The Case Manager is responsible for the training of new employees and the supervision of the program in the event the manager or director is not available.
• The Case Manager is responsible for maintaining their level of skill by completing the required 20 hours per year of training. In addition, each employee is expected to abide by all safety rules and regulations of the department and facility.
• The Case Manager is responsible for carrying out the mission, philosophy of care and policies of Key Point. They also perform other duties as needed to achieve program goals and objectives.
• The Case Manager may be assigned various supervisory roles as determined by the Program Director
  
  

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, psychiatric rehab, mental health, or a related human services field (or 4 yrs of experience in this field).
• Valid and active Maryland driver's license (or state of residence) (must be valid for at least 3 years)
• Pass a criminal background check, MVA check, and provide a negative drug screen.
• Must have own vehicle.
  
  

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Life Insurance.
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Generous PTO and Sick leave plan (6 weeks in first year)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite and virtual training for job duties and career development
• And more!
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, climb, ascend and descend stairs, balance, taste, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The RRP Case Manager works in an office setting. The PRP/COP Case Manager is not expected to be exposed to unusual levels of heat, cold, light, or noise. The position may require repetitive use of computer, keyboard and mouse.

TRAVEL

The PRP/COP/RRP Case Manager is expected to travel locally between the office and client residences and local government offices. The PRP/COP Case Manager is not expected to travel overnight or out of state.

It is the policy of Key Point Health Services Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship.