Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Case Manager I will be responsible for a broad range of tasks and responsibilities, which fall under the role. This individual will assume a lead patient advocate role and will coordinate functions to ensure patients actively involve themselves in those activities which will promote acquisition of skills to enhance their ability to function more independently and successfully in the community upon resolution of legal conflict. Specific case management tasks are assigned relative to the program service delivery and each case manager will possess efficient knowledge and skills to provide adequate services related to the assessment and treatment of forensic mental health patients and to assist and consult with staff representing other disciplines in preparation of appropriate treatment programs for each patient. This individual will be under the clinical supervision of the Chief Social Worker on the program.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. 1. Coordinates patient advocate functions to include, but not limited to MHA visits, visitation lists acquisition of social security cards, eyeglasses, etc. 55%2. Actively participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team to promote a unified, effective team approach using the expertise of all team members in order to assure high quality patient care. 15%3. Actively participates in psychiatric rehabilitation activities, through the Social Learning/Diagnostic System, to create a positive social learning environment for patients served. 10%4. Conducts Didactic classes with assigned patients according to approved level of clinical expertise and the needs of the program. 10%5. Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. 5%6. Provides staff coverage when required. 5%Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsNoneKnowledge Skills Abilities1.Assume the responsibility to act professionally on his/her judgment and initiates requests for professional support on a consultative basis as needed. 2.Possess an ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the other program staff.3.Possess an ability to communicate effectively using both oral and written methods of communication4.Possess a general knowledge of available community resources and the means to access them effectively.5.Demonstrate an ability to read and comprehend clinical assessments, identify pertinent information, and be able to integrate these reports and information into treatment plans.Initial Screening CriteriaAssociate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social, behavioral, o https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=603454 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.