Back to Category ListBlended Case Manager (Full Time)
Location: 112 N. Broad St.
Department: Blended Case Management
PURPOSE: JFK's Blended Case Manager's provide community-based services in a variety of settings. BCM's may work from a participant's residence, rehab center, shelter, or correctional facility, etc. Environments for participant service delivery may include less than favorable conditions. BCM's assess needs and identify services & supports for clients coping with varying degrees of mental illness. BCMs:
- Ensure physical, emotional, social, intellectual and safety needs are met &maintained.
- Establish participant's short- & long-term goals for community living
- Link participants to chosen services and/or natural supports (i.e.- family, friends, neighbors etc.)
- Monitor the supports and services for appropriateness andeffectiveness.
- Advocate at all levels on behalf of participants
We are seeking dedicated professionals who:
- Desire to embrace and advance the philosophy and objectives of JFK Behavioral Health
- Understand the social factors which contribute to attitudes and behaviors.
- Can foster effective relationships with Community Behavioral Health, Targeted Case Management, Family Court and other internal or external agencies to ensure quality service delivery.
- Are organized and can document daily service reports, strength & needs assessments, discharge/transfer summaries and daily clinical documentation to satisfy regulatory requirements.
- Are flexible, creative problem solvers that can adapt to evolving priorities.
- Are comfortable navigating the city by vehicle or public transit.
Requirements:
- High school diploma plus a minimum of 12 college credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social science plus two (2) years of mental health direct care experience. -OR-
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant plus two (2) years of mental health direct care experience. Individuals using these criteria must receive a written waiver from the DBHIDS prior to hire.-OR-
- Bachelors degree in a Human Services discipline or other field that includes at least 12 credit hours in human services.
Hours: 9am to 5pm;Work Week: The regular work week requires one weekend day butpreserves 1 full weekend a month off.
Location: Center City Philadelphia, accessible to SEPTA and Regional Rail, NJ Transit
