Behavioral Health Case Manager (Clarksburg)

Job Objective: This position is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of adolescent and adult patients with long-term mental illness and/or chemical dependency-related diagnoses. The case manager is responsible for assessing needs, developing, implementing, reviewing treatment plans, and coordinating services for individuals and families served. The case manager provides services and assists mental health professionals in developing and delivering services to individuals challenged by mental illness and/or addiction.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
• Accepts newly assigned cases in which the diagnostic intake has been completed by a licensed provider. Completes case management assessment on all patients entering caseload.
• Develops appropriate treatment/service plans with patients to implement appropriate services and develop effective alliances with patients.
• Provides ongoing support and/or case management functions according to the problems, needs, and strategies identified within the treatment plan to help the patient achieve the stated goals and objectives.
• Provides face-to-face reviews with patients and/or relevant staff on a regular basis, the progress made in achieving treatment goals so that the treatment plan can be modified as necessary to ensure that the goals and objectives have been achieved. The treating provider and treatment plan will determine the frequency of reviews.
• Documents all contacts on a timely basis, including face-to-face interviews, meetings with treatment providers, maintains case records in accordance with regulatory standards and requirements.
• Assists the patients in obtaining appointments with external specialists and setting up patient use of community services.
o Refers patients to community resources as needed. Establish and maintain relationships with identified service providers.
o Ensures that referrals are addressed promptly.
• Maintains ongoing tracking and appropriate documentation on referral tracking.
o Communicate with behavioral health staff any issues or any need for further follow-up.
o Contacts the patient and/or family member regarding any pending referrals and or diagnostic testing.
o Sends appropriate notifications, reminders, and letters to patients communicating referral status. Review details and expectations about the referral with patients.
o Ensure the patient’s electronic health record is up to date with information on specialist consults, including documentation of scheduled appointments, results from specialists, and treatment recommendations.
• Meets regularly with immediate supervisor to enhance professional growth, review case management activities, and address administrative issues.
• Maintains close communication with the consulting psychiatrist and support staff regarding medication compliance, side effects of medication, and medication changes and alerts these staff members to any changes in the patient which may suggest the need for intervention.
• Participates in regular interdisciplinary staff meetings held at position location.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.
• Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Community Care of West Virginia (CCWV) and the facility.

Patient Satisfaction:
• Assist patients, family members, or other clients with concern and empathy; respect their confidentiality and privacy; and communicate with them courteously and respectfully.
• Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquires to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.
• Identify yourself in a pleasant and positive manner.
• Take responsibility for helping the patient.

Teamwork:
• Assist in the orientation/training of new members of the care team.
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow members of the care team.
• Assist others in the performance of their assignments.
• Seek out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.
• Consider the impact of your actions on your peers throughout CCWV.
• Take direction and initiate actions (cross/additional training) that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary within CCWV.

Problem Solving:
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionabl