Frontier Mental Health Case Manager

Job Number : 230

Location : Van Horn

Supervises : N

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Division : MH

Salary : $20.65 per hour. Sign on bonus may be available.

Shift : M-F 8am - 5pm; may require a flexible work schedule; Assigned work hours may change as the needs of the agency and clients change

Driving required : Y

Travel required : Y

Settings : office, field

POSITION SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE :

The Mental Health Case Manager provides case management for individuals with severe mental illness, coordinating services and advocating for the patient to improve quality of life. This position teaches skills to the patient to help them cope with their mental illness.

This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, OTHER QUALIFICATIONS :

Education Required : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistance, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education or early childhood intervention or a bachelor's degree with at least 30 hours of coursework in the previous fields.

Experience Required : At least 1 year experience in mental health field preferred.

Registration, Certification, Licensure or other Qualifications Required :

• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's license, auto liability insurance and a driving record acceptable to PermiaCare's insurance requirements.
• Required to pass criminal history and background checks as well as pre-employment drug screen.
• Must obtain QMHP Certification within 6 months of hire.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (these duties are not designated as essential for the purposes of ADA; they are still required duties) :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Abilities Required :

Other (specify) : driving required. May require some travel after hours and overnight.

WORKSITE CONDITIONS :

ADA Statement : Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EEO Statement : PermiaCare is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties, activities or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute an employment contract with PermiaCare. Employment is at-will.

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