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Clinical Case Manager (Grant-Funded)

Clinical Case Manager (Grant-Funded)

City of AustinAustin, TX, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$28.04–$34.34 hourly
Job description

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.

    • Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.