Social Work Case Manager II- Community (Finance)

Essential Duties:
•Applies social work theory, knowledge, methods, ethics, and the professional use of self to restore or enhance functioning of individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. Master's Social Work practice may include applying specialized knowledge and advanced practice skills in assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and evaluation, case management, supportive counseling, direct practice, information and referral, education, advocacy, programs and activities.
•Work a flexible schedule which includes unscheduled visits with walk-in patients, same day patient visits, and scheduled patient visits as referred by Providers, members of the interdisciplinary team and self-referrals in isolated, church/community-based settings without direct supervision and often with no other staff on site.
•Develops an action plan with goals, based on functioning level, physical/medical condition, support network, psychosocial and financial status based on long and short-term needs.
•Develops and maintains effective working relationships with individuals and/or families referred for case management services.
•Provide social work intervention only in the context of a professional relationship.
•A social worker shall be responsible for setting and maintaining professional boundaries.
•Facilitates support groups or psychoeducation groups as determined by the Behavioral Health Department for clients/patients.
•Communicates effectively with clients, MHM staff, and participants in interdisciplinary team.
•Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide integrated behavioral health and primary care services.
•Develops intervention strategies to meet client short-term and long-term treatment goals.
•Serves as client advocate and liaison between public and private agencies.
•Promotes interactive communication and develops and refines linkage between MHM programs and community healthcare facilities, social service providers, schools, and other agencies.
•Makes appropriate referrals to community agencies and conducts follow up.
•Maintains current documentation of available community resources.
•Analyzes program data and produces reports as requested.
•Adheres to established timelines for documentation and response to clients.
•Uses data to assist in improved planning, development and effective use of resources.
•Participates in activities to develop and maintain quality assurance indicators that evaluate the effectiveness of the counseling and case management programs.
•Assists in the planning, coordinating, and implementing of projects and programs to include but not limited to identifying needs, researching appropriate resources, and managing caseloads.
•Implements MHM policies and procedures and as established by the organization.
•Maintains administrative aspects of the behavioral health program to include management of supplies, office space, security of records, collection of fees, deposit of funds and management of social workspace at church/community site(s).
•Develops and maintains effective working relationships with individuals and families referred for group and case management services.
•Develops and maintains a cumulative record for each client receiving case management or group services as required by professional licensure standards and MHM policies and procedures.
•Develops and refines linkages between Methodist Healthcare Ministries programs and community health care facilities, social service providers, schools, Wesley Nurses and other agencies.
•Participates in community events during business work week, weekends and evenings as needed.
•Sustains productivity expectations established by the Behavioral Health Department.
•Maintains an active LMSW as designated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, completing all required continuing education, following all statutes and rules required by the license.
•Performs other duties as assigned.