Case Manager

Summary :

The Case Manager, regardless of type, is responsible for the support and mentoring of clients while in transition from IOP, or Outpatient Treatment through discharge. The purpose of the Case Manager role is one of instruction, care coordination, support, and meeting the client's health care needs while promoting quality effective outcomes. Each client is provided with an individualized plan that serves as an integral phase in the Companies continuum of care. It is the role of the Case Manager to support the client as they navigate all phases of treatment and reintegrate back into the community as sober and healthy individuals. The case manager should ensure this transition is safe and appropriate.

• Compliance with national or local laws, regulations applicable to the discipline(s) in which the case manager practices.
• Conduct an initial comprehensive assessment of the client's mental and physical health, psychosocial needs including strength and deficits, and develop a case management plan collaboratively with the client and family / caregiver if they are participating in client's care.
• Implementation of the Case Management treatment plan and coordination of care.
• Documentation of progress within : session notes, shift notes, review of random urine screen testing results, and completion of Utilization Reviews all in compliance with ERG and State Regulations
• Collaborate with Intake Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor and Director of Admissions to manage crisis situations that may arise during the intake process.
• Medical records documentation required by the end of each shift in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Discharge planning documentation documentation should demonstrate collaborative efforts to optimize client outcomes through communication and collaboration with other health care providers, referrals and resources in the community, scholarship paperwork, etc
• Facilitating, obtaining and completion of Disability paperwork (FMLA, SSI, Medicaid, and any other applicable forms).
• Submitting referrals and coordinating appointments to outside health care providers while the client is in treatment.
• Such referrals would include but are not limited to (dental, psychiatrist, therapist and other specialty providers).
• Group Session facilitation.
• Crisis Intervention as needed
• Other office duties to complete case management assignments.
• Preparation of group materials and researching new methodologies for inclusion in group and individual sessions.

Team Work

Must attend required meetings and / or training sessions as deemed necessary by ERG to maintain the current level of expectations.

Competencies

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the disease of addiction and chemical dependency as evidenced by the use of knowledge when developing and implementing treatment plans

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time hourly position in a residential treatment facility setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.

Minimum Qualifications :

Current certification as a Chemical Dependency Counselor by the California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC)and or RADT

Case Manager will be provided performance evaluations to measure performance areas. Inability to meet performance expectations will result in specific, short term performance enhancement action plan with a timeline to improve. Below average rating in employee performance will result in progressive disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Pay : $23.00 per hour

Benefits :