Behavioral Health Case Manager
Behavioral Health Case Manager
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Job Description
SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health Case Managers primary duties involve connecting individuals with appropriate mental health services and resources developing individualized care plans and ensuring clients receive the necessary support to improve and maintain their mental health and wellbeing. This position advocates for clients rights provides crisis intervention and monitors progress towards treatment goals and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Assist primary health care providers (doctors nurses ambulance Tribal Court public schools local Law Enforcement) in recognizing and treating mental health substance abuse and resulting psychosocial problems.
- Serve as public guardian for identified vulnerable adults in need of assistance per court involvement.
- Collects data about patients through interviews case history and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and refer to specialists.
- Establishes and maintains case files referrals and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearing or other legal proceeding; keeps wellinformed of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.
- Develops and maintains relationships with all agencies who provide services to Native Americans in the area of Behavioral Health.
- Provide guidance support and encouragement to clients throughout their treatment journey.
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals social workers and family members to ensure coordinated care.
- Conduct followup visits and provide ongoing support to ensure continuity of care.
- Manage various aspects of a clients case including paperwork appointments and followups.
- Educate clients and families about mental health conditions treatments and available resources.
- Provides patient assessment under the diagnosis from the provider for patient treatment plans in accordance with statutes regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
- Collaborates with mentors colleagues clinic providers the nursing staff and community outreach personnel as well as the counselors at the Carl T Curtis Health Education Behavioral Health department.
- Provides psychiatric health services education counseling and emotional support.
- Issues medication prescriptions in accordance with treatment guidelines.
- Assist patient in following up with orders such as laboratory tests medications and injections.
- Transcribing chart notes and medication refills for psychiatric provider.
- Maintain accurate and uptodate case records.
- May also provide primary medical care services as indicated in accordance with statutes regulations and protocols regulating the profession.
- As needed performs some administrative function such as preparing reports and correspondence and may propose changes to program policies and procedures.
- Preforms miscellaneous jobrelated duties as assigned.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Certified Medical Assistant Program
- 5 or more years of experience related to the abovedescribed duties.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES and/or REGISTRATIONS:
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Must be credentialed per Carl T. Curtis Health Education Center Behavioral Health Department policies and procedures of billing of services under Medicare/Medicaid.
- Possess a valid Drivers License.
- Must have a clean driving record and be insurable under the Health Centers insurance.
- CPR/AED. BLS Certified
- Mandatory Reporter Certified
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and/or ABILITIES:
- Electronic Health Records
- Word
- Medication Management
- HIPPA Compliant
PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93638 Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however all qualified applicants will be considered.
*Please note that the job description is subject to change with or without prior notice.*
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE SEND APPLICATIONS RESUME TO:
OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
ATTN: HR DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 368
MACY NEBRASKA 68039
OR
Must pass background check physical and preemployment drug screen.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
