Behavioral Health Case Manager

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES:

• Will provide Case Management services to a caseload of approximately 25 Participants.
• Will apply the Housing First approach to serving people with housing and other service needs.
• Will participate as an active member of The Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (LA BOSCOC).
• Will submit routine reports and outcome data, per contractual requirements, and will utilize the HMIS system.
• Will conduct necessary assessments, complete mandated legal documentation, and complete Individualized Service Plans (ISP) according to funding source and policy timelines.
• Will plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings with Participants and other providers.
• Will research, access, and link to appropriate medical, psychiatric, education, community and other social services/resources, as indicated by assessments and individual participant preferences.
• Will communicate and work collaboratively with other providers, leasing managers and/or landlords to ensure appropriate service provision.
• Will meet with the supervisor for regularly scheduled meetings and as assigned by the supervisor.
• Will attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and as assigned by the supervisor.
• Will attend and actively participate in required training, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service or Human Services related field.
• Must have their own reliable transportation.
• Willing to travel during the day to outlying parishes as required.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Software (i.e. Word, Excel) and computer literate.
• Must be a team-player.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS with or without reasonable accommodations:

• The employee is regularly required to operate a computer, file and retrieve written documents, communicate with others on the phone and in-person.
• The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and lift and/or move lightweight items.
• Ability to move independently within the facility and community.
• Must be able to travel and meet with participants

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in a normal working office setting that is environmentally controlled and out in the field.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,500.00 - $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• social services: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person