CASE MANAGER Behavioral Health Full-time

Case Manager /Intensive Case Manager Full-Time in Brick NJ

Reports to Program Director

Position Summary

The case manager will determine resources needed to meet the individualized needs of the participant. The case manager will take all necessary actions in assuring the implementation of the service treatment plan including serving as an advocate for the participant to enable him/her to receive needed services; identification of program needs, service gaps and recommending strategies. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed.

Essential Duties and Functions

Team-Based Planning

• Act as part of a multidisciplinary team designed to provide services from a holistic and Values based perspective. 
• Assist in the development of recovery plans and reviews in collaboration with the program participant, clinical and medical staff and other stakeholders as determined in collaboration with program participant.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies in order to assist program participants in connecting with all available resources.

Direct Client Care

• Provide community-based services to program participants focusing on education, connection with resources, community interaction and achievement of recovery plan goals. 

Administrative Functions

• Complete all assessments and documentation as required by RHD, funder, licensing/ accreditation entities. 
•  Other duties as assigned 

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field.
•  Intermediate computer skills  
• One year Case Management experience preferred
• Two years' general work experience providing support to individuals in behavioral health, Addiction Recovery or BHH services required.
• Valid driver’s license 

Working conditions

Additional Special Working Conditions:

• Working out in community within the service delivery area of the program. Required to drive program participants to appointments.

Physical requirements

Lifting Requirements

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess) 
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Reporting Relationships

• Direct Supervisor: Program Manager