Sr. Behavioral Health Case Mngr II

Job Posting Title

Sr. Behavioral Health Case Mngr II

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Carl Albert CMHC

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Behavioral Health Case Manager: $43,000 annual or $20.67 hourly
SR. Behavioral Health Case Manager: $48,000 annual or $23.07

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family provide professional case management services to assist clients receiving treatment through advocacy, referral assistance, and by preparing individual care plans based on recovery goals and strategies.

Typical Functions
The functions performed in this job family will vary by level, unit and organization, but may include the following:

• Provides screening to determine the need for case management services
• Develops a strengths-based assessment in conjunction with the consumer
• Provides emergency services and emergency assistance
• Provides client support and training to maintain community living skills
• Networks with other individuals and organizations that influence the recipient’s relationship with the community (e.g., family members, law
  enforcement personnel, landlords, etc.)
• Conducts follow-up contact with the consumer if they miss any
  scheduled appointments (including physician/medication, counseling, r
  ehabilitation, or other supportive service appointments as delineated on the service plan)
• Documents services and maintains necessary records
• Meets billable hours for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) facilities

Level Descriptor
Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

This is the career level of the job family where incumbents are responsible for performing a full range of professional case management activities at the full performance level. Incumbents may provide training or assistance to lower-level employees.  The assignments are prescribed, but the methods are not typically reviewed nor controlled while the work is in progress. Incumbents are responsible for the safety of the patients under their care.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required include knowledge of the principles and practices of case management techniques; consumer-driven services; strengths-based principles.

Skills required include the application of active listening and problem solving for consumers receiving services for mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders.

Abilities required include working in a high-stress, and fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in education or a behavioral health related field; or a currently licensed registered nurse in Oklahoma with experience in behavioral health care; or a bachelor’s degree and current certification for Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner or Certified Child and Family Resiliency Practitioner from the United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association (USPRA).

Special Requirements

Incumbents must function in accordance with the Joint Commission, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and all other applicable rules, laws, and authorities.    

Incumbents will adhere to the Professional Standards for Certified Behavioral Health Case Manage (OAC 450:50-7 Rules of Professional Conduct)

Certification as a Certified Behavioral Case Manager will be completed within 30 days of start date with the agency, contingent to training availability. 

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.