AMCT Case Manager
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Wellstone
Cullman, AL, US
Summary
The Case Manager provides outpatient services to individuals with serious mental illness, acting as a liaison between clients, first responders, and therapeutic teams. Responsibilities include developing individual service plans, monitoring medication compliance, and assisting clients in transitioning from crisis to recovery.
Job Description
Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: WellStone Cullman Main Campus - Cullman, AL, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Related Field, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 80%, Job Shift: Weekends Any Shift, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Job Description: Adult Mobile Crisis Team Case Managers work closely with our Cullman County First Responders, First Responder Teams, Crisis Teams and Therapeutic Teams in a partnership to ensure we provide every appropriate resource and support needed to our eligible patrons as they transition from crisis to care and from care to recovery. This position requires organization and communications skills, the ability to connect and evaluate situations quickly, and knowledge of our local providers. As the Case Manager, you are the link and liaison for your client. There is one part-time position available working Saturdays and Sundays, 7:00PM to 7:00AM.
What you’ll be doing:
Provide outpatient case management services to the seriously mentally ill population.
Provide direct services to severely mentally ill clients to address needs which are unmet as well as information about continuum of care;
Provide training on money management as it relates to meeting needs of the client to obtain and maintain psychiatric stability residential setting;
Provide follow-up progress as per need of client to treatment team members.
Evaluate client’s residential stability and assist those clients who are in need of more stable environment.
Provide Basic Living Skills training when necessary as it relates to clients immediate needs while preparing client for less intensive level of care within the community;
Assist clients with obtaining medication.
Monitor medication compliance, maintain awareness of common side effects, and ensure client is taking medication as directed on a regular basis.
Provide traditional case management services as well as collateral services such as transportation to appointments, referral agencies, etc.
Maintain high quality client documentation and records management utilization electronic charting.
Monitor the care and services clients receive in residential setting.
Develop a positive working relationship with Residential Care manager/owner to meet needs of clients.
Develop and implement Individual Service Plan which consist of goals, resources, and interventions.
Review client’s progress every three months and revise Individual Service Plan as needed.
Review SUN-R 6 months after initial assessment and then at intervals of 12 months thereafter.
Revise client’s goals once met or progress as they occur.
Assist mentally ill clients through crisis situations and/or arranging for the provision of such assistance by other professional or personal caregivers.
Perform incidental care to families of the mentally ill and assist those family members in understanding the mental illness.
Complete other duties as assigned.
This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job and is not designed to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible duties, tasks, or responsibilities that are required of the employee as they may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications: What we’re looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Counseling or social sciences field
Acceptable 5 year driving record & reliable transportation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Successful completion of State of Alabama Adult Case Management Training
Knowledge of local community to include agencies and resources
Personal Automobile Liability Insurance minimum amounts allowed by state
We are compassionate towards those impacted by behavioral health disorders.
We are dedicated to one another through collaboration and teamwork.
We are optimistic problem-solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.
WellStone is North Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider.
WellStone treats children, adolescents and adults who face mental illness, substance abuse and a broad range of obstacles to health and well-being. Our team works together with you, with your medical providers and across our own programs to connect you to therapies, counseling, training and resources to restore hope.
We provide accessible outpatient counseling and psychiatric services for all ages at an affordable cost. Our specialized practices include:
NOVA Center for Youth and Family: Child & adolescent services in individual, group and school-based settings.
New Horizons Recovery Center: A multi-dimensional substance abuse by the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
WellSpring Clinical Associates: A private counseling clinic for adults with commercial insurance.
No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Founded
1969
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama
WellStone is North Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider.
WellStone treats children, adolescents and adults who face mental illness, substance abuse and a broad range of obstacles to health and well-being. Our team works together with you, with your medical providers and across our own programs to connect you to therapies, counseling, training and resources to restore hope.
We provide accessible outpatient counseling and psychiatric services for all ages at an affordable cost. Our specialized practices include:
NOVA Center for Youth and Family: Child & adolescent services in individual, group and school-based settings.
New Horizons Recovery Center: A multi-dimensional substance abuse by the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
WellSpring Clinical Associates: A private counseling clinic for adults with commercial insurance.
No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay; and there is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available based on family size and income.
Founded
1969
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Mental Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Huntsville, Alabama