Summary Responsible for performing direct clinical and administrative support for a Residential service program, including case management, advocacy, education, and rehabilitative services. Duties and Responsibilities * Provides clinical knowledge regarding severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders through training and education. * Carries an individual case load of no more than 4 clients. In some situations this could be reduced. * Supports an effective program by implementing clinical services, best practice models of care and daily functions as required by contractual and regulatory bodies. * Carries out all phases of clinical services, including intake, engagement, assessment, treatment planning, continued services, transitioning and discharge processes. * Provides competent Recovery oriented clinical case-management services by the demonstration of: intervention and support, inclusion of family/friends/community, dignity and care, supportive counseling and medication self-administration where applicable. * Provides support through Rehabilitation Option services for individuals needs such as: entitlements, nutrition, clothing, basic care skills, pursuit of personal interests, spirituality, relationships and finance management, where applicable. * Functions as part of a treatment team providing coverage for other Case Managers’ case loads when needed. * Ensures that the program’s physical environment meets required regulations including a clean, safe, and welcoming atmosphere. * Supports the processes for all contractual agreements, certifications or licensing regulations including but not limited to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and CARF. * Actively participates in program meetings, clinical meetings, supervision and ad hoc work groups, in an effort to carry out the mission of the program. * Implements and provides feedback to improve policies and procedures for programming. * Supports and provides monitoring of positive outcome measures as defined by the state regulations and agency quality assurance processes. Insures program compliance through the timely and accurate reporting of data as needed. * Consults and monitors medical and mental health needs regarding risk management. Implements risk management plans as necessary. * Makes individual program percentage of required direct contacts per week. * Spends 65% or more of total scheduled work hours with clients. Performs skill based group and individual work with clients, when applicable. * Assists with other direct-care staff members’ orientation to the program. * Works in coordination with the agency Administrative Support Staff for proficient service delivery. * Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.25 – $17.80 per hour
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
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