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Perimeter Healthcare Careers

Case Manager

Perimeter Healthcare Careers, Forrest City, Arkansas, us, 72336

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Perimeter Behavioral of Forrest City has openings for a Case Manager position. We are a residential certified facility licensed and Joint Commission accredited. We offer adolescents residential services and are committed to improving the lives of those impacted by mental illness.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: varies, based on experience

Responsibilities

Provides case management and support services to the Treatment Team to facilitate clinical management of the cases to which assigned.

Participate as an integral member of the treatment team: attend staff meetings, treatment planning meetings, and assigned committees.

Work closely with the assigned therapist and doctor to coordinate documentation, discharge planning, therapeutic passes, etc.

Communicate with referral sources or other mental health professionals on progress in treatment and involve them in planning.

Coordinate with Primary Therapist, communicate with families about therapeutic passes planning and evaluation.

Participate in quality management.

Identify resident needs (social, legal, family, education) and take appropriate action.

Maintain a positive work atmosphere, promote cooperation and teamwork.

Adhere to organization’s policies/procedures and code of ethics.

Maintain a safe work environment by following safety practices.

Follow policies and procedures regarding patient rights, confidentiality, and privacy.

Accurately complete client records in a timely and legible manner.

Provide detailed information about procedures or treatments to family and other caregivers.

Demonstrate understanding and respect for cultural and religious beliefs.

Recognize and report suspected abuse and neglect according to policy, procedure, and law.

Explain procedures and events in language understood by people served.

Respond to people served based on developmental age.

Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

Perform other duties assigned as related to the position.

Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of principles of clinical treatment and social casework of children, adolescents, and families in a mental health and substance abuse setting.

Knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment provided by the center.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Human or Social Services Field or an Associate Degree with a minimum of two years of experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. Additional work experience may substitute for a degree.

Schedule 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

Location Forrest City, Arkansas (in person). Reliable commute or willingness to relocate preferred.

Application Question

Are you at least 21 years of age?

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Senior Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

EEO Statement We are committed to providing an environment of diversity and inclusion where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer regarding all recruitment, training, and selection processes within the company regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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