Clinical Case Management Specialist-QH532505

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Clinical Case Management Specialist is a mental health professional who reports directly to the Program Director. This position is primarily clinical and consultative and provides services to the Adult Home Supported Housing Program. The Clinical Case Management Specialist will ensure a smooth transition for Adult Home Residents moving into Supported Housing via the Impacted Adult Home Initiative / / Settlement. Attend care coordination meetings, collaborate with ICL in-reach staff and external care coordinators, assess consumer needs, and discuss / advocate for needed services. Maintain adherence with settlement agreements regarding consumers moving into ICL units. Travels to / visits consumers' residences or apartments to provide counsel and assistance to help the consumers, within their capabilities and interests, maintain the most significant degree of independent living. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision.

To perform this job successfully, a n individual mus t b e able t o perfor m each essentia l duty listed satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations ma y be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Assists the Program Director and case management staff in providing quality clinical and crisis management services across the supported housing system, primarily through consultation and training.
• Maintains a caseload of consumers, although primary services (counseling, service planning, apartment visits, etc.) are the responsibility of the case management staff.
• Organizes and facilitates internal case conferences as needed, working with staff to design and implement person-centered, evidence-based interventions to resolve clinical / compliance issues, motivate consumers, and determine the disposition of cases.
• Attends external case conferences on behalf of the Program; participates in decision-making regarding discharge planning to / from SH programs, inpatient settings, detox / rehab programs, etc.
• Participates in determining readiness for transition to supported housing, including helping staff identify- and address- skills training needs.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans to help clients overcome addiction
• Teaching patients coping mechanisms and best ways to prevent a relapse
• Review and evaluate recipients' progress about measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Interview recipients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Intervene as an advocate for recipients or recipients to resolve emergency problems in crises.
• Provide recipients or family members with information about addiction issues and available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in recipient status.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
• Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
• Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for recipients to be discharged from treatment programs.
• Review and evaluate recipients' progress about measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Interview recipients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
• Intervene as an advocate for recipients or recipients to resolve emergency problems in crises.
• Provide recipients or family members with information about addiction issues and available services and programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
• Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in recipient status.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals and other health professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers.
• Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
• Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for recipients to be discharged from treatment programs.
• Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
• Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting recipients or recipients.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

BS plus a minimum of two years of experience providing direct services to individuals with mental disabilities (i.e., persons diagnosed adequately as suffering from mental illness, alcoholism, or substance abuse). Valid NYS driver’s license preferred

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

CASAC plus at least two years experience in integrated mental health and substance use assessment and treatment, motivational interviewing techniques, and stage-wise treatment. Knowledge of the principles and practices of harm reduction. Substance abuse counseling experience with individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse.

Experience in providing case management services to individuals with mental illness as defined above. Experience providing clinical consultation and supervision in a community mental health setting. Knowledge of integrated mental health and substance abuse assessment and treatment, motivational interviewing techniques, and stage-wise treatment. Knowledge of the principles and practices of harm reduction .

Bilingual : fluent in Spanish and English

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