Child & Family Specialist - Psych - Psychiatry Resources
Company: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
Location: oceanside
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
POSITION DETAILS: Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts FTE: Full-Time, 80 hours per 2 week pay period Location: Outpatient Psychiatry - Vista JOB SUMMARY: Case Managers provide outreach and support services to children
and families receiving mental health services that need additional
assistance to enhance their health, wellness, and their ability to
take advantage of the treatment services offered by the mental
health system. The Case Manager obtains knowledge of community
resources and develops collaborative relationships with other
service providers and agency contacts in the community. The Case
Manager connects the patient and family to services that could
benefit the families, including housing, medical needs, substance
abuse treatment, legal services, emergency services, and
multi-cultural services. Case managers also provide comprehensive
needs assessments when referred by the child's treating therapist
to determine which resources to pursue for linkage with families.
Service activities include Needs Assessments, referrals for
resources, linkage to resources, educating and modeling access to
those services, and developing self-advocacy skills to empower
families to meet their own future needs. Case managers offer
rehabilitation services in the form of coaching parents to help
their child meet their treatment goals and assisting children and
adolescents in areas such as social skills or independent living
strategies. Ongoing collaboration with treating professionals is
essential and comprehensive and timely documentation of all
contacts is required. Case Managers occasionally attend community
health fairs, school open houses or present services to other
community organizations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: H.S. Diploma, GED or Equivalent 1 year of experience California Driver's License and Proof of Auto Insurance Must have good problem-solving skills Good oral and written communication skills Willingness to work with over-burdened, chaotic families with
low resources Experience working with Children and Adolescents Have own vehicle with proof of insurance Strong communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree 2 years of experience Course work in the area of Child Development, Behavioral Health
or related field Experience working in the County Mental Health system Bilingual-English/Spanish
Keywords: Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, Oceanside , Child & Family Specialist - Psych - Psychiatry Resources, Other , oceanside, California
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