Behavioral Health Case Manager III
Behavioral Health Case Manager III
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Job Description
Introduction
Make a Difference with DHSS
Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and wellbeing fostering selfsufficiency and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas.
We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kickstart your profession.
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Summary Statement
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.
This class is distinguished from a licensed Social Worker as employees do not perform the following duties: diagnose individuals for mental emotional behavioral addictive and/or developmental disorders and disabilities; perform related client assessment or evaluation; provide psychotherapeutic treatment; or develop and implement assessmentbased treatment plans. An employee in this class may participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team to implement behavioral health services or treatment plans in accordance with Delaware Code Title 24.
- Oversees the operation of a case management unit in a behavioral health or institutional setting by assigning monitoring and reviewing work of professional and paraprofessional staff and providing onthejob training guidance and direction.
- Refers or assigns cases to the appropriate unit or staff for effective service delivery. Ensures quality of services provided by staff.
- Provides consultation to staff to enable them to intervene in crisis situations or directly handles explosive situations.
- Assists in analysis of operations making recommendations with a view to improving division/department policy and procedures.
- May maintain a caseload providing guidance and related information to clients and families. Interviews clients family members or persons deemed necessary to obtain the most complete case history possible.
- Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary team to formulate or evaluate treatment plans.
- Prepares narrative statistical and court reports as necessary. May prepare application forms for benefits or services.
- Provides consultative services to state and private agencies and may participate in community projects.
- Uses automated information systems and computer software to research review evaluate and report on health/human service data.
- May supervise two or more merit fulltime positions. The elements of supervision include performing the following on a regular and continuing basis: planning assigning reviewing evaluating coaching training disciplining and recommending hire termination and promotion.
- Communicates and interacts effectively with people across cultures ranges of ability genders ethnicities ages and races.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Behavioral Health Case Manager III
Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Behavioral or Social Science or related field.
- Three years experience in case management which includes assessing planning developing implementing monitoring and evaluating options and services to meet an individuals human service needs.
- Three years experiencein providing clinical treatment counseling or determining eligibility for services or benefits as part of a treatment team.
- Six months experience in interpreting laws rules regulations standards policies and procedures.
- Six months experiencein narrative report writing.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to ourJob Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employmentbased sponsorship.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment job title and job duties. For education and training list name of educational provider training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application online all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the My Applications tab .
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by callingor by visiting . You may also callor email for additional applicant services support.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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