AtlantiCare Regional Medical CenterAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Atlantic City, NJ
POSITION SHIFT: Days
REQ_NUM: 10-31469
Department: Mental Health IOP
Hours Per Week 37.5
Holidays Required? No
Job Category: Behavioral Health
Location: Atlantic City
Weekends Required? No
POSITION SUMMARY
Reports To: Unit Director/ Program Manager
Trainings: Annual, CPI, Heart Saver First Aid CPR/AED
Career Development: Case manager MHA Program Manager Therapist Non LIP LIP
Position Summary:
The Case manager assists in data collection, participates in developing a Master Treatment Plan for each client and assists in the coordination of services for clients and their families.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assists in the completion of comprehensive assessment form
* Accurately reports information to team members and participates with team members and clients/families in the completion of a Master Treatment Plan within established time frames.
* Participates with team members in the updating of the Master Treatment Plan within established time frames or as indicated by changes in client needs.
* Demonstrates knowledge of crisis intervention and behavior management of aggressive behavior.
* Involves clients and families in the treatment planning process.
* Assists in the development and implementation of educational programs.
* Assists in the case management and coordination of services for clients and families.
* Demonstrates knowledge of community resources.
* Assists clinical staff in the implementation of the treatment plan.
* Accurately documents all client interaction within established time frames.
* Writes in a professional and competent manner.
* Maintains a valid NJ driver's license.
* Practices safe and courteous driving habits.
* Provides services to clients/families in their native language or is able to procure the services of a translator.
* Works well with other staff and supervisors.
* Demonstrates a willingness to serve on professional committees, attend staff meetings, attend in-services, etc.
* Seeks supervision in a professional manner and documents supervision.
* Participates with team members and clients/families in discharge planning.
* Provides services within state mandated scope of services.
* Provides competent psychosocial education to clients.
* Develops an adequate professional relationship with all referral sources and relevant community agencies.
* Adequately responds to the needs of clients, families and referral sources.
* As appropriate to scope of practice, assists in the data collection for each assigned client, including the following:
The relationship of each client's physical status to dependence.
The nature of the comparison to use alcohol and/or other drugs.
The intensity of the client's mental preoccupation with using alcohol and/or drugs.
* As appropriate to scope of practice, completes urine tests according to established procedures.
* As appropriate to scope of practice, demonstrates a knowledge of the natural history of dependence.
* As appropriate to scope of practice, demonstrates an understanding of the bio psychosocial influences and effects of dependencies.
* Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery
Minimal Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health field
CADC or tracking for if needed in appropriate placement.
One year experience or appropriate internship preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience: Two years post graduate in behavioral health setting
CADC
Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile, motor vehicle
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the p
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