MCOT Case Manager

Duties consist of but are not limited to the following:

• This position requires travel, flexible hours and must be available to work weekends and nights
• Provides moderately complex case management work.
• Performs clinical screenings, assessments, and service eligibility evaluations based on consumer needs.
• Coordinates and links appropriate services and monitors consumer progress with meeting treatment goals.
• Delivers interventions such as crisis resolution, case management services and discharge planning.
• Provides clinical services to address the need for ongoing services and/or inpatient admission.
• Provides crisis follow-up and relapse prevention services when appropriate.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major course work in a related program to this area required such as Human/Social Services or Psychology.
• Preferably have a least three years experience working with mental health consumers in a crisis situation and also experience working with consumers in the home/community environment.
• Must have basic understanding of substance abuse and related issues.
• Valid Texas driver's license, a good driving record for the past three years and a valid auto insurance card. Must be familiar with and/or willing to be training in trauma informed care.
• This includes understanding, recognizing, and responding to effects of all types of trauma.
• Must be able to utilize electronic health record system to document collaboratively and concurrently with consumers across all processes including assessment, service planning, and ongoing consumer - provider interactions.
• Must have the ability to work in a behavioral environment where staff convey dignity, respect, hopefulness, and the opportunity for choice and empowerment among consumers.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, lift at least 25 pounds, and reach overhead