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Join the McNabb Center Team as the Anderson Co. CTT Case Manager today!

The Anderson Co. CTT Case Manager

Duties:

• Staff members meet with every client on their caseload Face-To-Face approximately 2-3 times weekly to provide information and referral, agency linkage, advocacy, home visits, and follow-up services to CTT clients as defined by the Treatment Plan and MCO Authorization request.
• Staff members provide crisis intervention and emergency services, as well as utilizes Center-wide and community resources as needed for client benefit.
• Staff members provide transportation to clients as needed to meet the goals of their Treatment Plan.

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team:

• The Anderson County Continuous Treatment Team (CTT) program, by virtue of the person its serves, represents a place where the Center's vision is lived out on a day-to-day basis.
• The severe and/or persistently mentally ill (SPMI) population truly embodies the poorest of the poor and the sickest of the sick.
• Therefore, it is the philosophy of the Anderson County CTT program to live up to this vision by reaching out to the SPMI regardless of what situation they are in or where they are and by opening a door of stability through mental health treatment.
• Mental health case managers assist in ensuring that the consumer/natural support is able to access both cost effective and quality services.
• Mental health case management requires the mental health case manager and consumer/natural support to have a strong, productive relationship, which includes viewing the consumer/natural support as a responsible partner in identifying and obtaining the necessary services and resources.
• CTT is defined as a series of actions taken by a specified mental health CTT team or a specified CTT case manager to assess needs, plan, coordinate, monitor, adjust, and advocate for consumer services, treatment, and supports.
• CTT services may support clinical services.
• The case CTT process is directed toward recovery and self-management of mental illness and provides the consumer/family opportunity to improve their quality of life.

Summary of position:

• Mental health case management is primarily provided in the community (it is not office based) in settings that are accessible and comfortable to the consumer/natural support; frequency of contact is based on clinical need.
• Cultural and ethnic factors should be taken into consideration in the delivery of these services.
• The services delivered by CTT staff are not time-limited but are designed according to the needs of the individual being served.
• Each person receiving CTT will have one primary mental health case manager even though a mental health CTT team may be provided.
• Services include identifying the needs and strengths of the individual, developing a CTT Service Plan with the individual that identifies the long-term and short-term goals, and assisting the individual to access these services.
• Staff members are expected to provide information and referral, agency linkage, advocacy, home visits, and follow-up services to CTT clients as defined by the Treatment Plan and MCO authorization.
• Staff members provide crisis intervention and emergency services, as well as utilizes Center-wide and community resources as needed for client benefit.
• Embraces the key values of case management: empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care.
• This position serves adults and children.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• This position is a community-based position.
• Staff members are provided with all equipment necessary to remain mobile and be able to work from the community or in their personal vehicles.
• Staff members do have access to office space on-site and meeting space for office visits if clients prefer this method of follow-up and outreach.
• Staff members participate in Treatment Team and Team Meetings as outlined by their supervisor upon hire.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $18.78 /hr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• This position has a regular schedule of Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
• There is no on-call for this position and employee is off on Center designated holidays.
• In person daily attendance is essential for this position except in instances of approved time off.

Travel:

• This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business.
• Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.
• Staff members will be required to provide transportation in their personal vehicle and staff members are reimbursed for use of their vehicle for this purpose.

Equipment/Technology:

• This position does require basic computer skills for timekeeping and use of electronic medical records entry.
• Use of a mileage application on a Center issued phone is also required for mileage reimbursement.

QUALIFICATIONS - Anderson Co. CTT Case Manager

Experience / Knowledge:

• One-year experience in the social work field or a behavioral health setting preferred.

Education / License:

• Must have at least a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, or a behavioral science field with course work or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and mental disabilities.
• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, occupational therapy, criminal justice, or education, must have fifteen college-level semester hours of coursework in behavioral health and at least one year of work experience in the behavioral health setting.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones.
• Close eye work.
• Valid driver's license- F endorsement.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Required to be certified in, and effectively implement, verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements; including but not limited to, grasping, holding another person, going down on knees, running, and walking.

Location:

• Anderson County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.