About Job
Pay Rate $33.73/hour ($70,169 annually)
We offer:
- Medical (100% employer paid for employees only), Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term and Long-Term Disability.
- 5 days of PTO
- 11 Wellness Days- Including the week of Christmas off!
- 10 Paid Holidays
Do you envision yourself working for a dynamic, mission-driven organization which supports the community while fostering an employee culture of appreciation and fun? If your answer is yes, then an employment opportunity at Directions for Living may be a great fit for you! We offer an excellent salary and benefits package to include employer paid health insurance premiums for all full-time employees, PTO, 19 paid company holidays to include the full week of Christmas off, 403b retirement, EAP, and year-round employee wellness and appreciation initiatives.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Targeted Case Management includes assessing, linking, coordinating, and monitoring services from mental health, physical health, social, educational, entitlement, and vocational rehabilitation to help children, families and adults live work, and participate fully in their community. It includes a collaborative coordination and development of a culturally specific individualized services plan in partnership with the individual, which reflects strengths and self - identified goals. As an integral part of case management services, discharge/transition services are arranged or coordinated by the case manager as an individual is preparing for discharge and transition from one level of care to another. These services are designed to support the attainment of individual-defined goals as identified in the individuated Treatment Plan (e.g. stable living arrangements, quality relationships, employment, vocational training or school attendance.) All services will be provided within a Recovery-oriented system of care, which builds on the individual's strengths and incorporates community, natural systems, and clinical supports and services in the management of the individual's needs. Attend Integrated Decision Team Meetings. Transport clients in personal vehicle as part of service provision. The FIT BHCM will be assigned to be on call for coverage after hours and on weekends. Staff are required to complete all corporate and industry related training for child welfare services, including the principles and techniques of Signs of Safety. Responsible to meet productivity requirements.
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services from an accredited college with a minimum of one year of previous experience working with adults and children with serious persistent mental illness.
- Completion of Targeted Case Management Certification required.
- Must have excellent writing, communication, computer, organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in completing progress notes, treatment plans, and pertinent information concerning the consumer required.
EOE/DFW/ Smoke Free Campus
IND123
Professional Field
