
Website State of Arizona
Job Description:
The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Case Manager Lead – Behavioral Health. This position serves persons with developmental disabilities (DD) and Mental Illness (MI) by supporting them and their families to lead the healthiest, most-sufficient and productive lives within their capabilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Conducts field visits per agency policy requirements at various locations; family homes, group home and other residential placements, psychiatric hospitals, schools, day programs, work programs, hospitals, etc., to develop relationships with child/adult and families
- Monitors appropriateness and safety of member’s placement, assesses mental health status, strengths and needs; extensive problem solving and conflict resolution within member teams; works in conjunction with other team members and the supervisor to determine appropriate case plan goals
- Attends discharge staffing at psychiatric facilities, petitions and attends hearings for Mental Health Court Ordered Treatment, attends Child
- Family Teams (CFT) for children in residential group home placement
- Works closely with various mental health agencies and the local psychiatric facilities in managing member services and assisting in ensuring a prompt discharge when member has been involved in an in-patient stay
- Completes progress notes, facilitates, writes and reviews Individual Support Plans (ISPs), required reports, letters and other correspondence as needed
Job Requirements:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge of principles and practices of case management
- Ability to work independently and within diverse work teams
- Ability to document case files and information within required/mandated timelines
- Skilled in interviewing, counseling, and interacting with members and family members
- Skilled in developing, evaluating, and maintaining member service plans
- Skilled in oral and written communication
- Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Knowledge of medical and behavioral health issues and terminology
- Knowledge of Federal and State statues and agency policies and procedures relating to the care and assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques used in the development of Individual Support Plans (ISP)
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work (SW),
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education or Counseling
- At least one (1) year experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
- Candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing case management services
Job Details:
Company: State of Arizona
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Chandler, AZ, US
Application Deadline: N/A
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