Looking to feed your desire to give to your community and support those who need a helping hand? Look no further! Not only is Preferred Family Healthcare growing the amount of its resources, services, and facilities to assist as many communities as possible, it also provides plenty of opportunity for growth in your current field and the freedom to explore others. Our culture and our environment are unlike any other. We offer highly-competitive pay and a full range of top-notch full-time employee benefits such as:

　　Medical

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Life Insurance

　　Paid Time Off

　　Short Term Disability

　　Long Term Disability

　　Retirement Plan

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Student Loan Reimbursement

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Job Description:

　　Essential Job Functions:Provide all services and functions within Preferred Family Healthcares Code of Conduct; adhere to all company policies for employment.

　　Demonstrate understanding of health service systems and assist programparticipants in identifying, securing, and sustaining a range of resourcesneeded to reduce crisis and/or increase stability.

　　Coordinate care and participate with the clinician in the development of the client/patients plan based on individualized strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences of the person served.

　　Consult and cooperate with community resources to facilitate linkage, referral, crisis management and advocacy.

　　Coordinates family involvement in the service-delivery process.

　　Help clients/patients navigate the system of financial entitlements to assist them to have adequate income and access to healthcare coverage.

　　Assist clients/patients with learning skills for successful personal health management and self-advocacy.

　　Demonstrate understanding of the overall nature, course, and treatment of mental illness.

　　Evaluate services that are provided to ensure that necessary improvements are made to increase outcomes.

　　Provide the continuity of contact for the client/patient throughout the entire service process.

　　Coordinate access to housing, social services, substance abuse treatment, and other community resources, and consult with these resources to assist clients/patients in the achievement of their goals.

　　Understand and respond to client/patient rights and advocate on their behalf.

　　Serve as a conduit and link between clients/patients and community services and resources.

　　All other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles, and techniques, as they relate to mental and behavioral health.

　　Knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental illness and how to access the various community resources available.

　　Knowledge of the methods and modalities, as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental illnesses.

　　Some knowledge of supervisory and training techniques and practices used in a mental/behavioral health setting.

　　Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.

　　Experience and Education Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in social service, education, behavioral health, or other health-related fields from an accredited college OR;

　　Experience providing case management in a health care field. Education and experience being equivalent to a Bachelor's degree.

　　Documented experience in the area of case management services is preferred.

　　Supervisory Requirements:N/A

　　Employment Requirements:Successful completion of a background check including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect.

　　Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.

　　All training requirements including Relias earning at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.

　　A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

　　Physical Requirements:ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

　　We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.

　　Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.