Social Services Case Manager Jobs in Texas

Job Title: Foster Care Case Manager Company: Location: San Antonio, TX Description: BCFS seeks Foster Family Case Manager. A minimum of a bachelor?s degree in a human relations field is required. Must have effective communication and problem-solving skills. BCFS provides agency paid employee level medical and dental insurance along with mileage reimbursement. In addition, an agency provided cell phone is issued along with advances on all out of town trips.

Job Title: Case Manager Company: Amerigroup Corporation Location: Austin, TX Description: As the largest publicly-traded health care company focused on serving Medicaid, Medicare and uninsured individuals and families, Amerigroup helps improve access to quality health care for single mothers, children, low-income families, and people with disabilities. We have enjoyed a strong pattern of growth. For more than 15 years, the Company has grown from one employee to more than 4,000 associates to date. We take great pride in being able to offer talented associates limitless professional growth, the chance to change lives, and the opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic industry that is advancing public health care in America one state at a time. Amerigroup is a proven leader in making quality health care accessible while helping states save taxpayer money. The Company now operates in several states with plans for new locations in the future. JOB SUMMARY: The Case Manager is responsible for managing members experiencing complex or catastrophic illness, injury and/or specialty illnesses such as diabetes, HIV, transplant, etc, to insure cost effective and efficient utilization of health services. She/he acts as a member advocate, seeking and coordinating creative solutions to member's health care needs without compromising quality of outcomes. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Obtains an accurate member history. 2. Assesses clinical information to develop care plans including a member support system. 3. Establishes short and long term goals in collaboration with the member that meet the member's needs and the referral source's requirements. 4. Establishes working relationships with referral sources and community resources. 5. Communicates care objectives to appropriate individuals/departments/referral sources. 6. Assessment of biopsychosocial factors. 7. Identifies members with potential for high risk complications and coordinates the appropriate treatment in conjunction with the member and the health care team. 8. Required to conduct field visits for Face to Face assessment. 9. May be required to perform Pre Certification duties and responsibilities as assigned and required by the Plan 10. Acts as an advocate for an individual's health care needs. 11. Reviews benefit systems and cost benefit analysis. 12. Evaluates the quality of necessary medical services. 13. Utilizes Medicaid/ Medicare criteria for authorizing appropriate clinical services. 14. Identifies members that would benefit from an alternative level of care. 15. Acquires data and evaluates necessary health services for cost containment. 16. Documents effectiveness of case management services. 17. Identifies the need for assistive devices/adaptive equipment needed for members. 18. Conducts skills assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation. 19. Requests direction from appropriate supervisor(s) on complex issues. 20. Utilizes leadership skills for non-clinical team members. 21. Collaboratively works with other departments. 22. Participates in Quality Improvement processes. 23. Serves on internal and external committees. 24. Maintains member confidentiality. 25. Other duties as requested or assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education Required: * LVN, LPN, LPC, LSW, or LMHC (CMSW for TN Plan) required with four years experience in health care, case management, discharge planning or behavioral health. Preferred: * Bachelors or Masters Degree and three years experience in health care, case management, discharge planning, or behavioral health. * RN with four years experience in health care, case management, discharge planning or behavioral health. Years and Type of Experience Required: * Current State license to practice Nursing * Knowledgeable of the Medicaid and Medicare medical necessity guidelines Preferred: * Experience working on the community level and with community agencies preferred. Certifications or Licensure Required: * Must possess a valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle. Preferred: * Certified case managers preferred. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required: * Computer literate. * Excellent verbal and written communications skills. * Strong decision making skills. * Ability to provide services in an environment that involves multiple health care systems. * Ability to interact with all relevant components of the health care system. * Ability to provide services that deal with the individual's broad spectrum of needs. * Self-starter with ability to handle multiple projects at one time. * Appreciation of cultural diversity and sensitivity towards target population. * Bilingual a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must be able to operate a computer. * Must be able to operate (and communicate via) a telephone. * Must be able to sit for long periods of time Equal Employment Opportunity In accordance with state and federal laws, employment offers are tendered solely on the basis of qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap (including disabled veterans) or Vietnam Era veteran status. AMERIGROUP administers pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment and a satisfactory criminal history background report. To Apply for this position, please CLICK HERE

Job Title: Case Manager Company: Location: Three Rivers, TX Description: What are the Major Duties of this Position?Individual Counseling:  Individual sessions vary in methods andintensity relevant to the individual's problems.  They may focus on helping the individual offender understand and live within the complex family circumstances and assist him in developing new adjustment techniques.  Helps the offender to understand, accept, and work within the bounds of authority.  Fundamental to this process, the Case Manager helps the offender view problems objectively and to deal with them realistically.  Strives to motivate the offender to achieve whatever potentials permit and to increase feelings of worth, permitting the development of self-pride.  This counseling is done independently.Group Counseling:  The incumbent independently conducts group guidance sessions of a varying nature.  During the sessions, different group techniques are applied to help the inmate understand the basic problems and to assist in functioning in a more acceptable manner.  Incumbent strives to establish appropriate standards and values, improving character traits and available skills.  This counseling deals with institutional adjustment, U.S. Parole commission, release planning, and interpersonal communications.Community Contacts:  Routinely deals with community resources tosecure information and develop release plans.  In order to serve the offender's needs, the incumbent coordinates the use of other professional disciplines.  In doing so, routinely mediates with other jurisdictions and influences the public attitude and acceptance of parolees.  These contacts require initiative, independent professional judgement and skill to maintain good public relations and accomplish casework objectives.  Recognizes the needs and eligibility of offenders and families for a wide range of resources, interprets these resources skillfully to offenders, families, and concerned agencies.  To be effective, incumbent must demonstrate sophistication and extensive knowledge of community social problems, community treatment facilities and programs including Community Corrections Centers, drug and alcohol aftercare, counseling at family services agencies, community Mental Health Service, etc.Reports and Correspondence:  Prepare special progress reports for such consideration as parole, transfer, restoration of forfeited good time, and makes appropriate recommendations.  Corresponds with attorneys, judges, probation and parole officers and otherprofessionals regarding the inmate's case.  Incumbent is fully responsible for the professional preparation of the report and cover letter for those cases which have been committed by the U.S. Courts for Study and Observation and sentence recommendation.The incumbent utilizes diverse sources of information from boththe institution and the community.  The report is prepared for thecourts and is utilized by judges, attorneys, and Probation Officers during the sentencing process.  Inquiries from various sources ranging from Congressmen to creditors must also be evaluated, researched and responded to promptly.Case Work:  The incumbent in preparation of diagnostic studies, isresponsible for collecting, interpreting and evaluating factualinformation reflecting developmental and circumstantial factors for the assigned caseload of inmates.  The incumbent is assigned full professional responsibility for cases presenting a wide range of problems; there are no limitations as to the difficulty of the services performed.  The incumbent exercises considerable independent professional judgment in evaluating the resources of the individual, both personal and family, as well as resources available in the institution and in the community.The incumbent actively shows continuous responsibility for implementing and monitoring the treatment plan and initiating necessary changes.  Routinely makes independent professional decisions and recommendations that have a pronounced effect on the inmate's life.  In this continuing process, the incumbent develops and prepares reports of individual progress and evaluation, a large volume of relevant correspondence, and a network of verbal communication with institutional staff and supporting agencies.  The Case Manager is a voting member of the Unit Team, both classification and reclassification.  He/She also serves as a member of the Unit Disciplinary Committee, at times as chairman.Incumbent is responsible for identifying financial obligationsimposed by the courts on inmates assigned to his/her caseload, then assisting the inmate in developing a plan to complete the obligation.  The incumbent is responsible for identifying securityconcerns of inmates which may place the inmate under the CentralInmate Monitoring Program.  He/She conducts periodic program reviews of inmate's case, reassessing security concerns during the reviews.

Job Title: *Registered Nurse-Case Manager Company: St. David's HealthCare Location: Round Rock, TX Description: Job Description Voted "Best Large Employer in Central Texas " by Austin Business Journal St. David’s HealthCare has been awarded #1 Best Places to Work in Central Texas by the Austin Business Journal for 2007, 2008 and 2009. In addition, two of our facilities have been awarded Texas Nurse Friendly by the Texas Nurses Association. St. David's HealthCare is building outstanding teams to deliver top quality healthcare in Travis and Williamson Counties . We're recruiting the most compassionate and the brightest! We're hiring for positions throughout the company -- learn more about how you can build your career with St. David's HealthCare! Position Description: The Case Manager is responsible for the identification of high-risk patients, which require assessment and follow-through to accomplish the goal of high quality and cost effective patient outcomes. 1.0 FINANCIAL PLANNING AND COORDINATION 1.1 Works cooperatively with Admissions Office and Business services to facilitate and ensure proper assignment of accommodation status for hospitalized patients. 1.2 Monitors admissions to communicate patient information regarding policy coverage, limits required documentation and other relevant financial characteristics of coverage to appropriate staff and medical providers. 1.3 Ensures required documentation and justification is provided to third party payers to obtain certification and rectification of hospital benefits. 1.4 Serves as a liaison between interdisciplinary care team and funding sources, maintaining contact as required to report patient’s status, progress, required treatments, and estimated length of stay. 1.5 Works with the patient and family to identify financial resources available to them in the provision of necessary services either inpatient or post discharge. 1.6 Provides routine reports on effective utilization of case management services related to cost containment and interventions resulting in a more positive outcome with patient family, funding source or other involved parties. 2.0 TREATMENT PLANNING AND COORDINATION 2.1 Participate in the assessment of patient clinical and psychosocial needs through review of patient information, personal contact with the patient and family and interdisciplinary care team conferences. (Grand Rounds) 2.2 Serves as a liason between members of the interdisciplinary care team, funding source, patient, family, and outside case managers to ensure treatment is met within quality standards and is in line with insurance/funding parameters. 2.3 Schedules and coordinates patient care conferences as needed. 2.4 Works cooperatively with members of interdisciplinary care team in the development, implementation, and review of the care management plan, in the coordination of patient service delivery, and in the concurrently clinical review process. 2.5 Communicates routinely with the patient, family, interdisciplinary care team members, outside case managers and other appropriate parties with regard to the status of patient treatment plan and progress toward treatment goals, identification of concerns and/or problems, problem solving, and assisting the conflict resolution when necessary. 3.0 DISCHARGE PLANNING AND CONTINUITY OF CARE 3.1 Collaborates with interdisciplinary care team, patient and family in the assessment and coordination of discharge planning needs, delivery of post-discharge services and transition of the patient along the care continuum. 3.2 Collaborate with the other care team members to assess the need for social service interventions for complex social issues. 3.3 Documents discharge planning activities in the patient’s chart. 4.0 UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT 4.1 Reviews admissions for appropriate ness of admission using Interqual standards. 4.2 Provides for continued stay reviews for patients, which meet the case management criteria, reviewing for intensity of service and meeting of discharge screens using Interqual standards. 4.3 Reports findings that do not meet Interqual standards to the attending physician, Quality Manager and/or the Medical Director. 4.4 Tracks and trends cases not meeting Interqual standards. 4.5 Assists with the denial and appeal process of medical necessity denials. 5.0 GENERAL DUTIES 5.1 Works cooperatively as a team with other Case Managers, Social Services, and interdisciplinary team members. 5.2 Attends and participates in St David’s Partnership committees and community committees. 5.3 Coordinates Grand Rounds for the interdisciplinary team. 5.4 Performs other duties as required. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, read and comprehends complex clinical and financial data; organize, prioritize and manage time efficiently. Utilizes computer keyboard extensively to obtain and transmit patient, financial, medical and and psychosocial information of a confidential nature. Operates printer to obtain computer-generated information. Utilizes telephone and FAX machine. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of hospital personnel, physicians, patients/family members and representatives of outside agencies. Ability to work with patients of adolescents, adult and geriatric age. Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of community resources and continuum of care options. Ability to use Interqual standards for appropriateness of admissions continued stays and discharge. Knowledge of Millman and Robert’s Length of Stay guidelines. Understanding of Managed Care, Medicare and Medicaid. Ability to integrate clinical, social and financial assessments into a patient care plan. Skills/Requirements Education and Experience: Required: Ten years of nursing experience. Preferred: Background in Utilization Review, Resource Management and/or Case Management. Critical thinking skills and problem solving skills with excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Licenses and Certifications: Required: Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Preferred: Certification in Utilization Management, Case Management or Quality

Job Title: Case Manager Job in BIG SPRING, TX Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Big Spring, TX Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Case Manager Department: Department Of Justice Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Sub Agency: Federal Bureau of Prisons Job Announcement Number: BSG-2010-0039 Salary Range: 38,619.00 - 74,628.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0101-05/11 Promotion Potential: 11 Open Period: Thursday, February 25, 2010 to Thursday, March 18, 2010 Position Information: Full time Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - FCI Big Spring Who May Be Considered: Area of Consideration: BOP - Wide plus eligible DOJ Surplus and Displaced employees in the local commuting area.Job Summary:Why is it Great to Work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?Do your Career Justice and consider a career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).  In addition to being regarded as a family and career-oriented agency, the BOP offers a broad range of exciting career opportunities in a work environment that promotes integrity, diversity, and professional development.  With over 35,000 highly motivated individuals, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is one of the most unique agencies in the United States Department of Justice where each employee's day-to-day performance makes a difference.Will the Federal Bureau of Prisons Pay for me to Move?Reimbursement IS NOT authorized for travel and transportation for this position.In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.  The representative rate for this position is $63,148.00 per annum ($30.26 per hour).Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Condtions of Employment Section. Major Duties:What are the Major Duties of this Position?Individual Counseling: Individual sessions vary in methods and intensity relevant to the individual's problems. They may focus on helping the individual offender understand and live within the complex family circumstances and assist him in developing new adjustment techniques. Helps the offender to understand, accept, and work within the bounds of authority. Fundamental to this process, the Case Manager helps the offender view problems objectively and to deal with them realistically. Strives to motivate the offender to achieve whatever potentials permit and to increase feelings of worth, permitting the development of self-pride. This counseling is done independently.Group Counseling: The incumbent independently conducts group guidance sessions of a varying nature. During the sessions, different group techniques are applied to help the inmate understand the basic problems and to assist in functioning in a more acceptable manner. Incumbent strives to establish appropriate standards and values, improving character traits and available skills. This counseling deals with institutional adjustment, U.S. Parole commission, release planning, and interpersonal communications.Community Contacts: Routinely deals with community resources to secure information and develop release plans. In order to serve the offender's needs, the incumbent coordinates the use of other professional disciplines. In doing so, routinely mediates with other jurisdictions and influences the public attitude and acceptance of parolees. These contacts require initiative, independent professional judgement and skill to maintain good public relations and accomplish casework objectives. Recognizes the needs and eligibility of offenders and families for a wide range of resources, interprets these resources skillfully to offenders, families, and concerned agencies. To be effective, incumbent must demonstrate sophistication and extensive knowledge of community social problems, community treatment facilities and programs including Community Corrections Centers, drug and alcohol aftercare, counseling at family services agencies, community Mental Health Service, etc.Reports and Correspondence: Prepare special progress reports for such consideration as parole, transfer, restoration of forfeited good time, and makes appropriate recommendations. Corresponds with attorneys, judges, probation and parole officers and other professionals regarding the inmate's case. Incumbent is fully responsible for the professional preparation of the report and cover letter for those cases which have been committed by the U.S. Courts for Study and Observation and sentence recommendation.The incumbent utilizes diverse sources of information from both the institution and the community. The report is prepared for the courts and is utilized by judges, attorneys, and Probation Officers during the sentencing process. Inquiries from various sources ranging from Congressmen to creditors must also be evaluated, researched and responded to promptly.Case Work: The incumbent in preparation of diagnostic studies, is responsible for collecting, interpreting and evaluating factual information reflecting developmental and circumstantial factors for the assigned caseload of inmates. The incumbent is assigned full professional responsibility for cases presenting a wide range of problems; there are no limitations as to the difficulty of the services performed. The incumbent exercises considerable independent professional judgment in evaluating the resources of the individual, both personal and family, as well as resources available in the institution and in the community.The incumbent actively shows continuous responsibility for implementing and monitoring the treatment plan and initiating necessary changes. Routinely makes independent professional decisions and recommendations that have a pronounced effect on the inmate's life. In this continuing process, the incumbent develops and prepares reports of individual progress and evaluation, a large volume of relevant correspondence, and a network of verbal communication with institutional staff and supporting agencies. The Case Manager is a voting member of the Unit Team, both classification and reclassification. He/She also serves as a member of the Unit Disciplinary Committee, at times as chairman.Incumbent is responsible for identifying financial obligations imposed by the courts on inmates assigned to his/her caseload, then assisting the inmate in developing a plan to complete the obligation. The incumbent is responsible for identifying security concerns of inmates which may place the inmate under the Central Inmate Monitoring Program. He/she conducts periodic program reviews of inmate's case, reassessing security concerns during the reviews.Liaison: The incumbent acts in a liaison capacity with other units and institutional employees on matters concerning inmate behavior. He/She is responsible for interpreting and making critical judgement to institutional and other agency staff concerning the inmate's program and desired objectives. In this function, is required to have a thorough knowledge of the inmate's entire program. Serves as the primary liaison with the U.S. Parole Commission in reporting the inmate's program progress, readiness or lack of readiness for release, and resources in the community relevant to the desirability of his release. Actively develops program planning by presenting cases to the Unit Team and coordinating case management services with other correctional disciplines.The incumbent also has responsibility for monitoring, evaluating and determining appropriateness of said reports and correspondence relative to the compliance of the Privacy and Freedom of Information Acts.Assists in upward mobility by providing guidance and training to qualified staff who are interested in the Case Management field; supervises and evaluates both student and co-op interns; provides guidance and training to junior Case Managers. On a rotating basis, the incumbent chairs, organizes, and conducts scheduled Case Management meetings; represents the institution at professional conferences and uni

Job Title: Foster Care Case Manager Company: Location: Dallas, TX Description: Foster Care Case Manager Hours: PT; exempt position. Could turn into FT Location: Lewisville Job Description: This position provides direct case management services pursuant to the Foster Care Case Management contract with the Texas Department of Social Service and Children?s Division in Dallas County. Minimum Education/Experience: Must possess a Bachelor?s degree in social work or closely related human service field and three years professional experience in child welfare protective services. Just be able to work independently and possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Desired Characteristics: Social worker services include maintaining a maximum caseload of 14 Children?s Division cases, (with no more than 25 children total). The direct services required by the contract for Case Management include the following (all specified as to frequency and content by the Children?s Division): Face to face visits with children in custody and/or under the Children?s Division supervision , their biological parents, their foster parents or other placement provider, their sibling and other significant persons in their lives (visits with the child once every 2weeks, with parents or siblings weekly, with provider every 2 weeks, with adoptive placements, it?s every 2 weeks). Completion of all case file records on the child and his/her case as required by the Children?s Division as well as the Council on Accreditation, as well as responding in writing to all requests for information to facilitate the child?s permanency planning; Preparation of reports on each child, including court reports, case reviews, case plans, referrals, and other documents as required by the contact; Attendance at all court hearings for children in Children?s division custody and/or under the supervision of the Children?s Division as well as for adoption services. Facilitation of Team Meetings as necessary for the child/family case planning; Attendance at Children?s Division Contractor?s meeting/trainings as required; Social worker must be available 24 hours a day to provide emergency transfer of children in care and custody and availability by cell or office phone during work hours and non-work hours.

Job Title: Non Medical Case Manager/BEAT Health Insurance Program (BHIP) Advocate Company: Location: San Antonio, TX Description: About the Organization: The mission of BEAT AIDS is to provide the highest quality HIV/AIDS prevention, education, and services reaching out to the community. The vision of BEAT AIDS is to provide a community wide understanding of the impact of HIV/AIDS disease. The values of BEAT AIDS: ? Care of People ? Client Empowerment ? Non-Judgmental Attitude ? Positive Environment ? Trust & Honesty Non Medical Case Manager/BEAT Health Insurance Program (BHIP) Advocate Job Description: ? As Non Medical Case Manager, this employee will: - Insure timely, accurate payments of rent and/or utility assistance through Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) - responsible for enrolling clients in the TBRA, publicizing the availability of assistance, and verifying landlord and lease agreements - Serve as liaison with all clients, landlords, inspectors and other appropriate administrative agencies as indicated related to the TBRA Program - Follow HUD and City of San Antonio approved guidelines for Housing Program as stated in RFP - Create and maintain filing system for TBRA Program that is efficient, user friendly and accessible - assist with issuing bus passes, food vouchers, emergency financial assistance (EFA) - provide and document client referral sources - be responsible for management and filing of all case management records and other requested department paperwork on a daily basis ? As BHIP Advocate, this employee will: - assist with processing premium, co-pay, and deductible payments General responsibilities: ? Maintain accurate records of client contact (i.e office visit/telephone communication) ? Attend Community in Action/Homeless Initiative meetings ? Provide clerical assistance as needed by Case Management Department and Management Team ? Enter units of service or other related data into the ARIES Data System ? Participate in self development by attending seminars, presentations, and meetings ? Assist in preparing/writing of grants as assigned by Case Management Director or Executive Director ? Ensure that activities are conducted in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and company procedures and according to strict deadlines ? Other duties as assigned Qualifications: ? Bachelor degree from accredited college/university with preferable coursework in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Business Administration, Computer Science or related field; <1 year of work experience ? Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook ? Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills a must ? Attention to detail and ability to multi-task is an asset ? Proficiency with QuickBooks is a plus ? One year of experience in a social service agency ? OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Job Title: Case Manager Job in THREE RIVERS, TX Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Three Rivers, TX Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Case Manager Department: Department Of Justice Agency: Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System Sub Agency: Federal Bureau of Prisons Job Announcement Number: TRV-2010-0006 Salary Range: 49,029.00 - 74,628.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0101-09/11 Promotion Potential: 11 Open Period: Monday, March 01, 2010 to Monday, March 22, 2010 Position Information: Full Time Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - FCI Three Rivers Who May Be Considered: Area of Consideration: THIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS.Job Summary:Why is it Great to Work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?Do your Career Justice and consider a career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).  In addition to being regarded as a family- and career-oriented agency, the BOP offers a broad range of exciting career opportunities in a work environment that promotes integrity, diversity, and professional development.  With over 35,000 highly motivated individuals, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is one of the most unique agencies in the United States Department of Justice where each employee's day-to-day performance makes a difference.Will the Federal Bureau of Prisons Pay for me to Move?Reimbursement is not authorized for travel and transportation for this position.In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.  If you are above the maximum entry age and have prior federal law enforcement coverage, you MUST submit an SF-50 to verify prior coverage.Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Major Duties:What are the Major Duties of this Position?Individual Counseling:  Individual sessions vary in methods andintensity relevant to the individual's problems.  They may focus on helping the individual offender understand and live within the complex family circumstances and assist him in developing new adjustment techniques.  Helps the offender to understand, accept, and work within the bounds of authority.  Fundamental to this process, the Case Manager helps the offender view problems objectively and to deal with them realistically.  Strives to motivate the offender to achieve whatever potentials permit and to increase feelings of worth, permitting the development of self-pride.  This counseling is done independently.Group Counseling:  The incumbent independently conducts group guidance sessions of a varying nature.  During the sessions, different group techniques are applied to help the inmate understand the basic problems and to assist in functioning in a more acceptable manner.  Incumbent strives to establish appropriate standards and values, improving character traits and available skills.  This counseling deals with institutional adjustment, U.S. Parole commission, release planning, and interpersonal communications.Community Contacts:  Routinely deals with community resources tosecure information and develop release plans.  In order to serve the offender's needs, the incumbent coordinates the use of other professional disciplines.  In doing so, routinely mediates with other jurisdictions and influences the public attitude and acceptance of parolees.  These contacts require initiative, independent professional judgement and skill to maintain good public relations and accomplish casework objectives.  Recognizes the needs and eligibility of offenders and families for a wide range of resources, interprets these resources skillfully to offenders, families, and concerned agencies.  To be effective, incumbent must demonstrate sophistication and extensive knowledge of community social problems, community treatment facilities and programs including Community Corrections Centers, drug and alcohol aftercare, counseling at family services agencies, community Mental Health Service, etc.Reports and Correspondence:  Prepare special progress reports for such consideration as parole, transfer, restoration of forfeited good time, and makes appropriate recommendations.  Corresponds with attorneys, judges, probation and parole officers and otherprofessionals regarding the inmate's case.  Incumbent is fully responsible for the professional preparation of the report and cover letter for those cases which have been committed by the U.S. Courts for Study and Observation and sentence recommendation.The incumbent utilizes diverse sources of information from boththe institution and the community.  The report is prepared for thecourts and is utilized by judges, attorneys, and Probation Officers during the sentencing process.  Inquiries from various sources ranging from Congressmen to creditors must also be evaluated, researched and responded to promptly.Case Work:  The incumbent in preparation of diagnostic studies, isresponsible for collecting, interpreting and evaluating factualinformation reflecting developmental and circumstantial factors for the assigned caseload of inmates.  The incumbent is assigned full professional responsibility for cases presenting a wide range of problems; there are no limitations as to the difficulty of the services performed.  The incumbent exercises considerable independent professional judgment in evaluating the resources of the individual, both personal and family, as well as resources available in the institution and in the community.The incumbent actively shows continuous responsibility for implementing and monitoring the treatment plan and initiating necessary changes.  Routinely makes independent professional decisions and recommendations that have a pronounced effect on the inmate's life.  In this continuing process, the incumbent develops and prepares reports of individual progress and evaluation, a large volume of relevant correspondence, and a network of verbal communication with institutional staff and supporting agencies.  The Case Manager is a voting member of the Unit Team, both classification and reclassification.  He/She also serves as a member of the Unit Disciplinary Committee, at times as chairman.Incumbent is responsible for identifying financial obligationsimposed by the courts on inmates assigned to his/her caseload, then assisting the inmate in developing a plan to complete the obligation.  The incumbent is responsible for identifying securityconcerns of inmates which may place the inmate under the CentralInmate Monitoring Program.  He/She conducts periodic program reviews of inmate's case, reassessing security concerns during the reviews.Liaison:  The incumbent acts in a liaison capacity with other units and institutional employees on matters concerning inmate behavior. He/She is responsible for interpreting and making critical judgement to institutional and other agency staff concerning the inmate's program and desired objectives.  In this function, is required to have a thorough knowledge of the inmate's entire program.  Serves as the primary liaison with the U.S. Parole Commission in reporting the inmate's program progress, readiness or lack of readiness for release, and resources in the community relevant to the desirability of his release.  Actively develops program planning by presenting cases to the Unit Team and coordinating case management services withother correctional disciplines.The incumbent also has responsibility for monitoring, evaluating and determining appropriateness of said reports and correspondence relative to the compliance of the Privacy and Freedom of Information Acts.Assists in upward mobility by providing guidance and training toqualified staff who are interested in the Case Management field;supervises and evaluates both student and co-op interns; providesguidance and training to junior Case Managers.  On a rotating basis, the incumbent chairs, organizes, and conducts scheduled Case Management meetings; represents th

Job Title: ADULT PSYCH CASE MANAGER Company: River Crest Hospital Location: San Angelo, TX Description: Come and join our team of clinical professionals providing care, treatment and services to a diverse patient population.  This  full-time exempt position provides and directs therapeutic care for adult psychiatric patients.  The primary function of the position is to provide daily therapeutic treatment for individuals and families.  This position conducts therapeutic groups for inpatient and partial adult patients with various psychiatric diagnoses.  This position ensures compliance with quality patient care and regulatory standards (JCAHO, CMS, etc.).  and works with agencies (MHMR) and other outside placement sources.  Provides direct patient care to patients as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.   Requirements The ideal candidate will have two years experience in psychotherapy / counseling of adults with psychiatric or chemical dependent diagnoses.  Master's degree with licensure as an LPC,LPC-I (with supervision),LMSW, or LMFT required. CPR certification required.  This position requires proficiency in communication, team-building skills, assessment of patient needs and aftercare planning skills.  Proficiency in use of personal computers.  Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately or quickly. Work is of medium demand both physically and mentally; walking, sitting and standing most of the time. Must be able to assist in crisis intervention prevention/therapeutic holds on out of control patients; able to perform CPR; and able to lift and/or move over 35 pounds.

Job Title: Case Manager / 10-0020 Company: DePelchin Children's Center Location: Houston, TX Description: Description Rewarding and fulfilling work awaits you! Become part of a grant-funded program in the Spring Branch community, providing culturally competent case management services to Latino families. Responsibilities include intake assessment activities, maintaining monthly statistics and data collection, assisting clients with referrals to other community services, and working cooperatively with a team to provide quality mental health services. Must be bi-lingual Requirements Excellent communication/interpersonal skills, proficiency in speaking Spanish. Above average computer literacy skills Must have own vehicle and be able to work flexible schedule including some evenings Bachelors degree required in Human Services (a plus) or any related discipline (Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Family Therapy) Minimum two years experience in Human/Social service field required Detailed and practical knowledge of Houston-area community resources preferred. How To Apply: Please use our on-line application to apply for this position.  Click on the link below and then click on "Apply On-Line" Click Here to Apply DePelchin Children's Center is an equal opportunity employer   See all jobs in Houston TX