Case Manager serving Adults with Severe Mental Illness

Company: New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc
Location: Lexington
Posted on: September 10, 2020

Job Description:

The Case Manager is to advocate, monitor, and help plan for the client to enhance the quality of life in areas of family, socialization, work/education, leisure activity and healthcare to Seriously Mentally Ill (SMI) adults. Provide ongoing assessment and encouragement in performing and meeting Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Provide services and information regarding housing, community resources and benefits. Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work or other behavioral health related field
• At least one year of full-time employment experience working directly with adults in a human service setting post degree. A Master's degree may be substituted for this experience
• Must complete a case management or service coordinator certification program offered and approved by the state within six months of employment
• Valid driver's license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance Preferred Education and Experience
  • Master's degree
  • Knowledge of mental health issues, community supports
  • Knowledge of Person-Centered Recovery based interventions in Case Management services Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Case Management/Rehabilitation/Psychosocial Care
    • Provide direct face-to-face services to promote socialization, meaningful daily activity
    • Provide psycho-education relating to health management, natural supports and individual strengths
    • Provide ongoing client health education, communication skills with healthcare personnel and monitoring of appointments
    • Provide advocacy services on behalf of clients While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements. New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company's policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.

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