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UPMC Case Manager (Mental Health) in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania
UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough is hiring a Case Manager to support the Mental Health Case Managment team in McKeesport, PA.
The Case Manager will work with individuals in Allegheny County who are diagnosed with an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol and are involved in the criminal justice system.
The shift for this position is 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with potential opportunity to flex. Candidate will work primarily in an office setting but will be required to complete assessments a few times per week at the McKeesport Probation Office (approximately 2 blocks from office). The incumbent will join a small team dedicated to helping clients by maintaining a holistic approach.
Responsibilities:
Maintain productivity as stated in program goals and objectives.
Monitor progress of clients and serve as a liaison between referral source and treatment/community linkages.
Attend staff development and training as directed.
Assess the treatment needs and the characteristics of each individual.
Develop and maintain productive relations with community linkage.
Complete all required documentation, type correspondence and compile required statistics.
Refer individuals to appropriate treatment programs as well as other identified needed resources in the community.
Assess case management and treatment needs of each individual.
Collect supervised urine specimens from clients and/or breathalyzer results, document results and arrange for biohazard material disposal.
Develop individualized service plans with each individual who is accepted as a client.
Prepare monthly reports on client's progress for submission to referral source. In cases where the client is in treatment, report will be prepared with consultation from the treatment team members.
Transport clients as necessary, to appointment related and program goals.
High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of experience in DA/MH, or a BA/BS in Social Services/Human Services or Criminal Justice with a minimum of 1 year experience in DA/MH.
Must be available to work one evening per week.
Possess ability to administer ASAM assessment.
Must be able to obtain clearance to conduct TASC screens in the Allegheny County Jail. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
Driver's License
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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