Case Manager - Heatherdowns

JOB DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS  

TITLE:    QBHS (Qualified Mental Health Specialist)

QUALIFICATIONS:

 Experience as an STNA, CNA or nursing backgrounds or within a nursing home setting is preferred. Experience in social work, counseling, human services, or related field or a minimum of 3 years’ experience working with older adults in a professional and supervisory capacity.  Strong organizational skills. interpersonal skills, judgment, flexibility, commitment, and internal drive/motivation are necessary for success in this position. Demonstrated experience and/or skills at engaging adults in therapeutically oriented activities.  Valid driver’s license required. Automobile insurance with minimum state liability amounts required. Must be dependable and have a desire to make smiles.

SUPERVISOR:     Executive Director/Clinical Supervisor or other as delegated

SUPERVISEE:      None

JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES:

The QBHS is responsible for providing facility-based services that encourage and support progress towards meeting client goals. The QBHS coordinates and provides care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, and client centered.

Additionally, the QBHS will coordinate and work with licensed staff members to provide quality behavioral health services as needed. Services include, but are not limited to, interacting with clients and their families to keep track of their progress and to ensure satisfaction, record case information, accurately complete all necessary forms and paperwork while adhering to agency standards, assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues, facilitate multiple care aspects including case coordination and information sharing, create service plans, and assist in case closures.

The QBHS provides services at times and locations when they are most needed, allowing for highly individualized and effective intervention. Thus, it is expected that the ideal candidate maintains a flexible schedule which may include some evening and weekend availability.

Strong organizational skills. interpersonal skills, judgment, flexibility, commitment, and internal drive/motivation are necessary for success in this position. 

The Skills Coach QBHS may be required to perform other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director or Delegated Representative.