Case Manager - Child & Adolescent Services (Plano)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Position exemplifies service excellence in providing home and community based routine case management, skills training, medication training and support, and crisis interventions utilizing a trauma informed, person driven care model. Maximizes resources to enhance Lifepath Systems’ operations and supports individual and family strengths and needs. Demonstrates integrity in role by ensuring state standards and Lifepath Systems policies, procedures, and values are met. Works independently and collaboratively as a team member and community builder. Continuously improves in measurable ways on how to support individuals in services. Is responsible for initiating and collaboratively completing uniform assessments then organizing and documenting the plan for services to meet the individual’s identified needs. Must be effective at troubleshooting and organizing support, interventions, and services to achieve outcomes. Expectations include timely and thorough documentation, time management and organizational skills, effective scheduling, ability to efficiently manage clinic flow, adhere to crisis procedures and be available to assist with crisis and other coverage areas as needed. Must have ability to effectively communicate with supervisory staff and peers when necessary.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field from a four-year college or university.
• Experience working with children and adolescents preferred.
• Experience providing home and community-based services preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

ESSENTIAL TASKS & STANDARDS

Service Excellence: Exceptional Targeted Case Management and Psychiatric Rehabilitative Services (Individual & Groups) as described in the Texas Administrative Code. 

Services include:

• Routine Case Management
• Skills Training and Development
• Medication Training and Support
• Crisis Assessments/Services
• Stewardship of Resources

 Maximizes Resources:

• Utilization of Workforce Time
• Creating value as a mental health professional in knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Utilization of agency resources
• Leveraging internal and external resources

Integrity: Leads through integrity in our role:

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  Relationships within the agency, community, and individuals/families in service
• Work practices and how we meet policy and procedures
• Ethical work standards
• Being a leader in our role

Community:

• Peers and Supervisors
• Local Partners and community
• Individuals and families
• Stakeholders and funders
• Leadership

Continuous Improvement in Measurable ways:

• A leader of positive impact within and across teams and to leadership, encouraging process improvement and enhanced service delivery.
• Builds knowledge, skills, and abilities to continually grow as a resource to individuals in service and LifePath Systems.
• An innovator of new ideas, techniques, and strategies to are forward leaning and move LPS vision and values forward in all aspects your role

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Knowledge and experience in providing case management, skills training, and symptom management services to individuals with mental illness.
• Ability to assess individual needs, to coordinate services, and to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of the social services system and the ability to connect individuals with appropriate services.
• Ability to write clearly and professionally.
• Ability to think clearly and logically in order to deal with potentially dangerous and/or emotional situations.
• Ability to make all professional choices utilizing trauma informed framework.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

• Must have valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to complete all LifePath Systems training.
• Must be able to provide at least 3 professional or educational references. 

BENEFITS

Salary Range: $40,000 - $48,000 per year 

Shift Hours: Hours vary depending on the needs of individuals served. 

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, FSA, 401(k), voluntary benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness (EI), and Holidays.

If interested, please complete an online application at LifePath Systems Job Openings and attach your resume

Equal Opportunity Employer

LifePath Systems is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To read more about this, view the EEO is the Law poster and this EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.