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Case Manager#ELG-18196 | Posted 06/05/2024
Phoenixville, PennsylvaniaCase Manager#ELG-18196 | Posted 06/05/2024
| Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Apply for this job now!Job DescriptionFull Time, 8a-4pSince 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:
Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid On-the-Job Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan
About the Job
Blended case managers provide outreach to individuals, within their home setting, who have serious and persistent mental illness. A key component of this position is to work with individuals to access, link, coordinate and monitor needed services as well as provide support and advocacy. The primary goal of these services is to maintain the individual within the least restrictive setting to achieve a level of independence and mental health stability while remaining linked to all necessary service providers. Documentation is an important component of this role assuring the writing is person centered and demonstrates work toward goals as based on the service/treatment plan.Responsibilities
Preparing and maintaining timely, accurate, and complete recordsParticipating as a "team" member to improve the overall effectiveness of one's work group and to achieve group goalsEnsures interventions and supports are delivered in a way that incorporates consistency,flexibility, and responsiveness to changing client needs.Involves clients in identifying and coordinating treatment issues.Empowers clients through therapeutic rapport, advocacy, and skill building.Exhibits proficiency with benefit and entitlement options to maximize treatment planning opportunities.Coordinates emergency psychiatric services within a timely manner, including documenting interventions, alternatives considered, and response of client/client family, and supporting agencies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree preferred in Human Services field, such as social work, psychology, child development, special education, rehabilitative counseling, or closely related field, is required.
A commitment to community-based mental health services
Experience with case management strongly encouraged but not required
Computer literacy required
Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention principles and practices
Knowledge of the cognitive and behavioral aspects of mental illness
Valid driver's license and record in good standing
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn is a Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.Job DetailsJob TitleCase ManagerAlternate Locations
Phoenixville, PennsylvaniaElwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA M/F/Vet/DisabilityWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.