Clinical Case Manager

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Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision this position provides assessment and case management to targeted clientele.

Duties Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Conducts screening and assessment to determine diagnosis and treatment of mental emotional and behavioral disorders conditions and addictions; implements and reviews individual treatment plans based on best practice.

• Assists client in the stabilization of bio-psychosocial functioning.

• Provides individual therapy.

• Provides case management keeps up-to-date documentation compiles data and informational reports and prepares cost estimates.

• Refers citizens to appropriate agency or program.

• Records data on appropriate form and/or log.

• Attends meetings and/or seminars.

• Maintains safety and security of self others and facility.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess required knowledge skills abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate with or without reasonable accommodations that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of available resources in Austin for persons with multiple concerns including homelessness substance abuse and mental health.

• Knowledge of DSM-5.

• Skill in working with criminal offenders.

• Skill in assessment JB1 and diagnosis.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

• Skill in negotiation with other social service programs.

• Skill in obtaining services for clients.

• Skill in the application of casework principles.

• Skill in the process of interviewing and counseling.

• Skill in prioritizing tasks according to their criticality.

• Skill in operating a computer.

• Ability to work with hard-to-reach populations.

• Ability to be creative in developing treatment options.

• Ability to assess clients for mental health substance abuse and medical needs.

• Ability to engage clients and develop rapport.

• Ability to maintain strong boundaries with challenging clients.

• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple tasks.

• Ability to work as a team player.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation with a masters degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Driver License.

• Must possess at least one of the following:

  • Psychologist

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

  • Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)

  • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

  • Licensed Professional Counselor-I (LPC-I)

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Must maintain licensure during employment.

  • An LMSW or LPC-I must submit a supervision plan to their respective state board within ninety (90) days of employment working towards their LCSW or LPC licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with adult homeless population.

• Experience working with clients with significant mental health issues in a clinical setting.

• Experience working with clients with substance abuse issues in a clinical setting.

• Experience working in a criminal justice setting.

Notes to Candidate:

REQUIREMENT: Please note a resume attachment is required for consideration to this position please ensure to attach a resume before submitting your application.

Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps including attachments and submission must be fully completed before that time.

Employment Application:
The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• Detailed complete Employment Application is required to help better evaluate the applicants qualifications minimum and preferred as noted on the job posting. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

• You must use N/A for fields that are not applicable.

• Employment history dates must include month and year.

• Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.

• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from youremployment application not your resume or cover letter.

• Please note that Austin Municipal Court may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement.

Department:

Austin Community Court

Location:

505 Barton Springs Rd. Austin TX 78704

Pay Range:

$60030-$74140.00

Days and Hours:

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday-Friday

If you are selected as a top candidate:

CBI:
If selected as top candidate for this position you must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check to be hired and maintainCJISeligibility. Due toCJISrequirements related to system access the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions Felony Deferred Adjudication Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication Class B Misdemeanor Convictions an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor) and Family Violence Convictions.

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• Driving Requirement- This position requires a Valid Drivers License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austins Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps including attachments and submission must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed it will no longer be viewable in the system.

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