Case Manager-Outpatient

About the Job:

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a primary point of contact for client intake, orientation and service coordination.
• Coordinates with other staff to ensure all designated services are received.
• Ensure all documentation regarding the program, such as care, treatment or incidents, is completed in a clear, concise, professional and completed in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with treatment team members to assist clients meet their treatment and/or care goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports and records in accordance with state and accreditation standards.
• Support billing or authorization processes by ensuring timely and accurate documentation of services.
• Coordinates transportation for clients, coordinating schedules and assigning driver approved staff.
• May serve as a co-lead for groups.
• Manage supply inventory, facility needs and vendor coordination for the program.
• Monitors the daily well-being of clients and identifies need for social intervention.
• Applies de-escalation techniques to help manage client’s emotions, behavior and participation in treatment and assists with seclusion and restraints when necessary.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.  Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work or related field preferred.
• One or more years previous experience in behavioral health with population of the facility preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certification in specialty of program preferred. 
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.