Case Manager

Position Summary:

Person in this position will work in collaboration with a mental health counselor to provide mental heal services to patients/clients of WestCare who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, a mental illness or both. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assess resource needs of patients.
• Educate and refer patients to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address the patients needs for food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, etc.
• Assist patients with establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community.
• Act as advocate on behalf of the patient to improve access to needed services.
• Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the patients current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources.
• Complete documentation of services on provided forms in a timely manner.
• Provides input into he patients treatment needs and disposition.
• Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

• The ability to be licensed as a social worker or similar state license.
• As mandated by Presidential Order all employees of WestCare Foundation, Inc. and all affiliates of WestCare Foundation, Inc. will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective 11/1/2021. Employees that have requested a Medical or Religious Exemption, which has been approved by Human Resources will be required to test for the virus weekly. During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

Education:

• A minimum of Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field or comparable years of qualifying experience.

Experience and Competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and discretion.
• Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word programs formats or the ability to learn.
• Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner.
• Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare Services.

Working Conditions:

• Tasks may be performed in a residential, office, or outdoor setting.
• Fast paced environment.
• Potential for high noise level at times.
• Some local and out of state travel.
• A minimum of 40 hours per week are expected but significantly more hours will be required from time to time. Completion of job duties may require working before and after normal working hours. Regular attendance is required. Being able to work as many hours as is necessary to complete job tasks is a required and essential duty of this position.