D105 - Case Manager-Core Services

About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. 

River Edge is actively seeking a full-time Case Manager to join our Core Services Department. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing a broad range of paraprofessional social services to participants and their families, ensuring alignment with treatment, service, and aftercare plans. Key responsibilities include crisis interventions, maintaining current medical records, and working collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and nurses to ensure high-quality care.  

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k with an employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of paraprofessional social services to participants and their families, including direct services and resource connection that align with treatment/service/aftercare plans.
• Performs crisis interventions as needed/required.
• Maintains/keeps current required medical records.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, physicians, and nurses to ensure high quality care.
• Refers clients to needed services and resources.
• Works as a liaison with client and resources.
• Support a maximum of 25 participants.
• Communicate client needs to a variety of care team members and follow up accordingly.
• Prepare and submit referrals for clients for varying services and resources such as housing, treatment facilities, obtaining identification, etc.
• Coordinate and attend client appointments, assist with transportation needs, conduct scheduled home visits, face to face and case management contact calls.
• Attend meetings and training courses as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social services related disciplines (social work, sociology, psychology).
• Previous experience working in a behavioral health care setting is preferred.
• Must have a valid Georgia Driver's License and a good driving record.

• Provide 2 Professional references (Former employers only, no family members),
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.

Additional Information:

The Application Process

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Safe Working Environment

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continue to be the most effective way to fight the spread of respiratory viruses.

Diversity and Inclusion

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

At Will Workplace

Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

EEOC Statement

River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.