HealthForce is a medical staffing agency that focuses on placing contract healthcare professionals across the state of Virginia. We are currently working with the local health authority in Richmond to provide a full time Case Manager.
General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate professional work assessing client needs, developing, implementing and monitoring service delivery and assistance plans, coordinating and monitoring services with other agencies, counseling and assisting clients, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the assigned supervisor.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
- Assesses client service needs, capabilities and appropriateness for services; presents options and services based upon a needs assessment.
- Develops an individual service plan of care and services appropriate to the evaluation with the client/family consensus; reviews and updates service plans.
- Makes referrals and linkages to appropriate agencies for services; coordinates client services and treatment with multiple service providers and agencies.
- Evaluates the quality of services provided and changes in client’s condition and counsels clients as necessary; evaluates client’s environment for safety, security, negative factors and productivity; compiles and analyzes data relating to complaints; identifies and works to resolve problems.
- Plans and facilitates group sessions with clients participating in community activities and/or to promote recovery and educate clients.
- Assists clients with activities of daily living including hygiene/bathing.
- Orients and trains newly hired staff; evaluates staff performance as directed.
- Serves as liaison to public agencies and provides information regarding Authority programs and services.
- Attends inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss decisions for client plan of care; provides or arranges transportation; assists with discharge planning.
- Provides crisis intervention and prevention services.
- Prepares a variety of reports; prepares and maintains client charts and other records.
- Attends meetings, staffings and conferences as they relate to client, staff and program needs.
- Attends court hearings; testifies in court.
- Assists in curriculum development and resource tools.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of community and agency resources and programs of regional and state sources for the community service population; general knowledge of interviewing and supportive counseling techniques; general knowledge of social casework techniques; general knowledge of human development and behavior; general knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of individual, family and group therapy; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, orally and in writing; ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, medical professionals community partners, agencies, associates and the general public.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in social work, psychology, counseling, sociology, health services or related field and moderate experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities in a behavioral health setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires fingering, and repetitive motions; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Special Requirements
- Valid driver’s license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- QMHP Status Upon Hire
If you are interested in the position, please apply through Indeed. Those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Thank you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.53 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- QMHP Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Richmond, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person