Synopsis

Responsible for providing mental health service coordination in a community mental health setting within the Behavioral Health Unit of Richland County Health and Human Services in adherence with Wisconsin State Statutes. The purpose of the position is to work with children and identify outcomes, assess needs, identify, and authorize appropriate services, monitor on-going services, connect consumers to other community services, to maintain consumers in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Maintain a client treatment caseload: coordinates team meetings; performs case management activities; performs client assessments and screenings; and facilitates psychosocial rehabilitation services and develops service plans.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports and documentation.
• Coordinate scheduling and communication with other staff, departments, agencies, providers, community organizations, and client’s families.
• Consult cases and program requirements with CCS team and supervisors.
• Review and approve contracted providers services and service notes.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information and protected health information as required by State and Federal regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Act.
• Maintain current knowledge of program requirements and best practices and participate in continuing education opportunities.
• Participates in committees, trainings, and meetings.
• Maintains current knowledge of program requirements and best practices and participates in continuing education opportunities.
• Represent Richland County Health and Human Services to the community at large through professional interaction, public speaking, media presentations, and participation in community advisory groups.
• Responsible for providing mental health case management services in a community mental health setting.
• Maintains a CCS client treatment caseload; coordinates team meetings, performs case management activities; performs client assessments and screenings; and provides psychological rehabilitation.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, or relevant field with one-year relevant experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid driver’s license required.

How to Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.