Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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Adult Case Manager Position consists of working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness and aiding these patients in accessing needed community resources. Involves flexible hours and travel within the county and surrounding area (agency will reimburse for mileage).

Bachelors degree, four years of experience in the field of human services or a combination of the two to the equivalent of four years is required. Demonstrated familiarity with major forms of mental illness including characteristics of severely and persistently mentally ill adults preferred.

Hourly position: starting wage is \$44,000/year \$21.15/hour

TITLE OF POSITION: CSS Case Manager - CPST\ SUPERVISOR: CSS Program Coordinator\ WORK SCHEDULE:\ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the Human Services field

Possess demonstrated interpersonal skills; ability to work with the severely and persistently mentally ill population; and ability\ to react effectively in a wide variety of human service situations

Completion of required trainings upon hire

Practice from a strengths base philosophy

Work independently, or as a productive member of a team to develop a therapeutic rapport with diverse individuals

Dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and compliance with agencys liability carriers requirements may be required\ depending on job assignment; may include driving a 15 passenger van

Communicate positively and effectively with others

Basic proficiency in math

Effective utilization of basic office technology

Requires use of cell phone during work hours\ GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide the strengths and recovery based medically necessary interventions of Community\ Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST) to people who have severe and persistent mental illness. Work in partnership with\ patients to complete treatment plans based on a strength assessment. Provide interventions which are related to specific goals\ on the treatment plan and to document the intervention and the patients progress toward reaching goals. CPST is community\ based, face to face interventions which include assisting patients with the following: symptom self management; adapting to\ life situation and community settings; the strengths assessment and treatment planning; developing and implementing an\ income maintenance plan; medication education, crisis management; and achieving academic goals.\ ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:\ 1. Quantity: Providing services to patients, face to face for a specific number of hours per quarter based on assigned tier\ assigned by supervisor.\ 2. Quality: Integration into the community is the central focus of CMs practice and includes assisting the patient to obtain\ integrated housing, competitive employment that is meaningful to the patient and linking to people in the community and\ naturally occurring resources. CMs provide quality services which produce the following patient outcomes at the minimum\ of state average: competitive employment, participation in education, independent living, and reduced hospitalizations.\ 3. Clinical: CMs build effective, trusting, professional relationships by working in partnership with patients while\ communicating hope and emphasizing patient strengths, choice and empowerment. CMs help patients identify needs and\ aspirations in each life domain as a step in treatment planning. Treatment plans include individualized, effective long and\ short term goals, which are specific, measurable and observable and are updated by recognizing accomplished goals/tasks\ and setting new goals/tasks. Contact with patients is proactive, purposeful, and planned to assist patients in reaching\ treatment, personal growth and recovery goals.\ 4. udgment: Sound judgment in crisis, ongoing treatment and in all facets of the job is evident. Ethical boundaries and\ confidentiality are respected at all times.\ 5. Coordination: Payment sources are reviewed and the billing for each patient is coordinated. Positive working relationships\ with all resources within and outside the agency will be developed and maintained. Active and timely participation in all\ administrative and treatment staffing is consistent.\ 6. Documentation: Treatment plans are integrated and encompass all interventions planned. Documentation is accurate,\ current, and reflects the goals addressed, interventions and the patients progress toward reaching the goals. Staff schedules\ are turned in consistently. All required patient information is updated in a timely manner.\ OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

Exhibit and promote decisions / behavior consistent with the Centers established Vision, Mission, and Values.

Any deviations to the work schedule and all overtime must be approved in advance.

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