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Mental Health Case Manager  

About the Organization Established June 15, 1971, Valley Community Services Board is a publicly funded organization where citizens of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta and Highland Counties can receive Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Developmental Services services. Valley Community Services Board serves as the single point of entry into publicly funded mental health, developmental, and substance use disorder services for these localities.

Valley CSB is a person-centered organization, tailoring treatment to each individual. We value competency and compassion in every service we provide. We are also a resource for educating the public about the nature of mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities to dispel stereotypes and encourage support for individuals facing those challenges.

Valley Community Services Board is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

 
Open Date 6/22/2021  
Close Date  
Position Adult Mental Health Case Manager  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt  
Shift Days  
Req Number CLI-21-00014  
Number of Openings 5  
Number Filled 0  
Description

The Mental Health Case Manager provides targeted case management to adults experiencing long-term mental illness.  Services provided in multiple settings, including in the home and in the community.   The incumbent is responsible for carrying out client treatment plans developed from initial and ongoing assessment and clinical staffing’s.

Essential functions of the position include:

Provide comprehensive initial and annual assessment of client strengths and needs

Completes documentation of progress notes to Medicaid standards and agency requirements

Participates in the development of the consumer’s service plan

Makes referrals as indicated by needs identified on service plan.

Monitors insurance benefits in particular spend-down benefits and coordinates with consumer and DSS as needed

Monitors and coordinates with DAP liaison and VCSB Representative Payee to complete all necessary documentation to maintain benefits

Utilize office-based and/or community visits to provide supportive counseling, and case management services including linking, referring and problem solving.

Provides consultation and coordination of care with other treatment providers and family.

Provides Face to Face contacts with clients monthly

Provides outreach to clients via home visits, telephone calls or meeting in other community settings

Completes all contact notes as services are provided

Provides crisis intervention support and coordination for individuals

 
Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Clinical experience must involve developing, conducting, and approving assessments and individual service/treatment plans

QMHP certification is preferred but not required.

Valid Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Services, systems, and programs available in the community including primary health care, support services, eligibility criteria and intake processes, generic community resources, and mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse treatment programs

The nature of serious mental illness, developmental disability, and substance abuse depending on the population served, including clinical and developmental issues

Different types of assessments, including functional assessments and their uses in service planning

Treatment modalities and intervention techniques, such as behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, discharge planning and service coordination

The service planning process and major components of a service plan

The use of medications in the care or treatment of the population served; and

All applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and local ordinances.

Skills in:

Identifying and documenting an individual’s needs for resources, services and other supports.

Using information from assessments, evaluations, observation, and interviews to develop individual service plans

Identifying services and resources within the community and establishing service systems to meet the individual’s needs and documenting how resources, services, and natural supports, such as family, can be utilized to achieve an individual’s personal habilitative, rehabilitative, and life goals; and

Coordinating the provision of services by public and private providers

Abilities to:

Work with team members, maintaining effective inter- and intra-agency working relationships

Work independently, performing position duties under general supervision; and engage and sustain ongoing relationships with individuals receiving services.

 
Salary Information  
EOE Statement Valley Community Services Board is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
Additional Requirements  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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