Case Manager IV in Austin, TX

Description

Case Manager IV:

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Case Manager IV performs advanced (senior-level) case management work. The Case Manager IV includes the patient, family, legally authorized representative, and Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA) in all phases of assessment, intervention, planning and discharge. Work includes collecting social assessment information, planning recovery team interventions to aid patients in achieving their recovery goals, patient advocacy, provision of group and individual interventions related to discharge planning, social education and skill development. The Case Manager IV assists other Case Managers in the completion of their job functions as needed and participates in Social Service department quality improvement and utilization management activities as assigned. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.