MH SPECIALIST I, ADULT CASE MANAGEMENT

**POSITION PURPOSE:** Optimize the functioning of individuals increasing self-sufficiency and satisfaction in the living, learning, work and social environment of their choice through evaluation, monitor, linkage, and advocacy. **POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:** **Education/Experience:** Graduate from an accredited College or University with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in the human service filed and have a minimum of one year of full time experience working with adults experiencing serious mental illness. **Licensure / Certification:** DCF/CCMS State Certified or eligible. Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License. **Skills / Ability**: Possess knowledge of community resources, Community-Based Organizations and private providers of services to optimize the functions of individual eligible to receive management services. Good documentation skills, computer literate, ability to work independently, excellent interpersonal and communication skills. **POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION)** Provide services to adults suffering from a serious and persistent mental illness who have complex needs and will require services to maintain or improve level of functioning, self-sufficiency and independence for at least one year. Maintain case load of no more than 40 consumers. Evaluate and discuss with supervisor consumer’s continued program eligibility as establish by 65 E 15 Guidelines. Maintain documentation as per 65 E 15; Medicaid and other state and federal regulatory guidelines. Develop and maintain resource database to facilitate linkage, brokerage and access to resources for consumers. Provide goal oriented and individualized supports through assessment, planning, linkage, advocacy, coordination and monitoring. Maintain communication with agencies and resources within the community to facilitate self-sufficiency and independence for consumers. Develop and updates Comprehensive Assessment and Comprehensive Service Plans reflecting individualized measurable goals in a timely manner (within 30 days of initial contact). Monitors and updates Comprehensive Service Plans when there is a significant life/status change in consumer’s life but at a minimum of every six months from initial plan. Complete a home visit during the development of the Comprehensive Assessment and prior to the completion of the CSP; and conduct home visits at least every other month for every consumer provided that it is approved by the consumer. Prepares and maintain documentation in compliance with contracting and regulatory agencies and not limited to verbal instructions from direct supervisory staff. Maintains consistent productivity, at least 80% of the established agency goal, per month. Submit/file required documentation in the expected timely manner. Maintain face-to-face contact at least once per month with consumers. Assume responsibility for the maintenance and auditing of all assigned consumer’ Case Management records. Participate in Performance Improvement Program and Peer Review as required. Procure contingency funds as provided by DCF procedures. Attends in-service and seminars to improve knowledge and skills in regard to position. Attends mandatory in-service training within prescribed time frame. Reports on a timely manner as requested by supervisor. Coordinate and assist consumers in obtain necessary transportation. Maintains strong interpersonal relationship with peers, supervisor and other department personnel. Adheres to BHCC’s Policies and Procedures. Participates in BHCC’s Committee Meetings. Provides coverage in the absent of peers and maintains collaborative teamwork. Provide liaison and support to families/care givers of consumers, maximizing their involvement in the Case Management planning progress. Monitor consumer compliance with substance abuse treatment recommendations, and develop alternative plan of service if necessary. Report…