Newport Mental Health
Location
Middletown, Rhode Island
The RISEN Case Manager engages and collaborates with clients to reduce barriers to positive outcomes in critical life areas. Key duties include coordinating care, developing recovery goals, and assisting with housing and benefit applications.
An associate's degree is required, though a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field is preferred. Candidates should ideally have 2+ years of experience in human services and a valid driver's license.
Description WHO WE ARE… Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic. For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org
LOOKING FOR… Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.
Participate in daily team meetings to review client visits, concerns, and coordinate care. Attend meetings with clients to assist with developing recovery goals with plans to overcome potential obstacles. Provide support with understanding medications and find solutions to challenges such as transportation to appointments, grocery shopping or communication with Social Security for benefits. Communicate with client families and support members as part of the client’s recovery plan. Ensure client housing needs are stable, including facilitating applications with Housing Authorities. Participate in individual or group supervision for therapeutic and problem-solving techniques.
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU… Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred. Degree in Human Services field preferred. 2+ years of experience in the Human Services field preferred. Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to facilities across the area. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines. Self-motivated, independent, and adaptable in dynamic work environments. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work well within multidisciplinary teams. Problem-solving skills with the ability to apply critical thinking in client care situations.
APPLY NOW Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources: Human Resources Newport Mental Health 42 Valley Road Middletown, RI 02842 Tel: 401-846-1213 Fax: 401-324-6251
Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.