Behavioral Health Assessor and Case Management Specialist

Completes behavioral health and substance use assessments for problem solving courts, as well as helping to coordinate referrals to appropriate programs and levels of care and other case management activities asked by the court. Works with other departments and programs to ensure clients are placed at the appropriate level of care and that the assessment provided has a sufficient amount of information to justify level of care and programming need.

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) within 2 years - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);
• Licensed Social Worker (LSW) within 2 years - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);
• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) within 2 years - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR);
• Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) within 2 years - Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA),

Education: Master's Degree: Counseling; Psychology; Social Work, Related Field

ENSURES PROBLEM-SOLVING COURT PATIENTS RECEIVE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES

• Works with team members across programs, Referral Sources and Other Organizations in the community to coordinate assessments and admissions.
• Completes initial and updated mental health and substance use assessments.
• Coordinates with the patient, referent, etc. any needed paperwork, to be reviewed to determine appropriateness for services.
• Works with departments/programs to ensure clients are placed at the appropriate level of care and that the assessment provided has a sufficient amount of information to justify level of care and admission into a program.
• Works with other departments within the system related to referrals and access to treatment services.
• Works with the Problem-solving court on case management activities needed for the court and the clients.
• May provide transportation to clients to access resources as clinically appropriate

EVALUATES PATIENT, PRIORITIZES CARE ACCORDING TO ACUITY AND DOCUMENTS APPROPRIATELY

• Receives referrals from the court, obtains appropriate releases, in order to initiate continuity of care through the risk classification and/or admission/treatment process.
• Provides patient contact and interaction that is based upon inherent dignity, individuality, culture and beliefs of each patient.
• Patient care is provided in a compassionate, humane, and non-enabling manner.
• Provides patient care with attention/knowledge of age specific care.
• Makes appropriate referrals as necessary and facilitates the referral process for patients as appropriate.
• Ensures all assessments are scheduled and covered in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Works well with clerical staff & supervisory staff to ensure coverage of evaluation schedule.
• Provides follow up for no call/no show and patients who disengage in treatment services.
• Oversees all service inquiry calls and follows up as needed.
• Oversees data and outcomes related to assessments, conversion rates, and services inquiry calls.
• Ensures all data is logged appropriately.
• Meet all regulatory requirements for both SUPR, HFS, and the Department of Mental Health.
• Attend all Problem-Solving court meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in required Problem-Solving Court training.

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Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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