COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC
MHS I - CARE COORDINATOR
COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA INC, Miami, Florida, United States, 33190
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Case Manager – Behavioral Health plays a critical role in supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illness by enhancing their self-sufficiency and quality of life. This position involves assessment, advocacy, coordination, and resource linkage to help clients improve or maintain their level of functioning in their living, learning, work, and social environments. The Case Manager will maintain a caseload of no more than 40 consumers, providing comprehensive case management services to ensure long-term stability and independence. Key Responsibilities:
Consumer Support & Case Management
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized service plans within 30 days of initial contact, ensuring measurable and goal-oriented objectives. Monitor and update service plans in response to significant life changes, with mandatory reviews every six months. Maintain regular face-to-face contact with consumers at least once per month. Conduct home visits at least every other month, with initial home visits required during assessment and service plan development (as permitted by the consumer). Evaluate consumer eligibility for continued program participation per
65E-15 guidelines
and discuss with the supervisor as needed. Advocate for consumers by linking them to community resources, including medical, housing, employment, and social services, to enhance their independence. Compliance & Documentation
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with
Medicaid, 65E-15 guidelines , and other applicable federal, state, and agency regulations. Ensure all case management records are up to date, properly filed, and subject to internal audits. Maintain productivity levels of at least
80% of the established agency goal
per month. Participate in agency performance improvement programs and peer review initiatives. Community Engagement & Coordination
Develop and maintain a comprehensive resource database to facilitate referrals and service coordination. Establish and sustain partnerships with community organizations and service providers to enhance available support options for consumers. Assist in the procurement of contingency funds following
DCF procedures
to support consumer needs. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum of
one year of full-time experience
working with adults experiencing serious mental illness. DCF/CCMS State Certification
or eligibility to obtain certification. Current CPR certification
from the American Heart Association. Valid Florida Driver’s License
and reliable transportation. Strong knowledge of community resources,
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) , and private service providers. Excellent documentation, organizational, and computer literacy skills. Ability to work independently while maintaining effective interpersonal and communication skills. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Case Manager – Behavioral Health plays a critical role in supporting individuals with serious and persistent mental illness by enhancing their self-sufficiency and quality of life. This position involves assessment, advocacy, coordination, and resource linkage to help clients improve or maintain their level of functioning in their living, learning, work, and social environments. The Case Manager will maintain a caseload of no more than 40 consumers, providing comprehensive case management services to ensure long-term stability and independence. Key Responsibilities:
Consumer Support & Case Management
Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized service plans within 30 days of initial contact, ensuring measurable and goal-oriented objectives. Monitor and update service plans in response to significant life changes, with mandatory reviews every six months. Maintain regular face-to-face contact with consumers at least once per month. Conduct home visits at least every other month, with initial home visits required during assessment and service plan development (as permitted by the consumer). Evaluate consumer eligibility for continued program participation per
65E-15 guidelines
and discuss with the supervisor as needed. Advocate for consumers by linking them to community resources, including medical, housing, employment, and social services, to enhance their independence. Compliance & Documentation
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with
Medicaid, 65E-15 guidelines , and other applicable federal, state, and agency regulations. Ensure all case management records are up to date, properly filed, and subject to internal audits. Maintain productivity levels of at least
80% of the established agency goal
per month. Participate in agency performance improvement programs and peer review initiatives. Community Engagement & Coordination
Develop and maintain a comprehensive resource database to facilitate referrals and service coordination. Establish and sustain partnerships with community organizations and service providers to enhance available support options for consumers. Assist in the procurement of contingency funds following
DCF procedures
to support consumer needs. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Minimum of
one year of full-time experience
working with adults experiencing serious mental illness. DCF/CCMS State Certification
or eligibility to obtain certification. Current CPR certification
from the American Heart Association. Valid Florida Driver’s License
and reliable transportation. Strong knowledge of community resources,
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) , and private service providers. Excellent documentation, organizational, and computer literacy skills. Ability to work independently while maintaining effective interpersonal and communication skills. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer