Case Manager - ICMSG

Provides weekly face to face contact with clients in the community by pre-scheduling sessions and utilizing treatment plan goals for session preparation.

Provides linkages across needs, warm hands, and follow up for resources to ensure client stability; transport clients for identified goal needs and stabilization for successful linkage needs.

Maintain all documentation as identified in state contract and program manual.

Monitors treatment planning ongoing and discharge planning.

Staff weekly performance benchmarks is between 20-25hrs of face to face, 50% of time is client facing.

Face to face time also includes support to OCHA residents through weekly office hours, groups, and individual sessions on site.

On-site presence at hospitals and consistent communication with other community agencies for referrals and pre-discharge planning.

Participate in all program, agency, supervision meetings as required.

Maintains yearly required case management trainings.

Completes all required documentation: notes within 24hrs of contact, as well as treatment plans and assessments as documented in program manual to support timely billing and required timeframes.

Adheres to a flexible schedule based on client and program needs.

Demonstrates competent written and verbal communication with referral sources and external customers.

Attentive and responsive to customer needs in a helpful, supportive and timely manner.

Works collaboratively with coworkers and agency staff to effectively communicate and problem-solve.

Meets obligations of the program (contractual, licensing, Medicaid, etc.).

Follows program policies and procedures and encourages the same in others.

Educates self on issues impacting the program population.

Operates conscientiously in accordance with program budget (i.e., use of client engaging funds, office supplies).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Base Pay: Starting hourly rate of $20.19 Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 Bilingual Rate: An additional $1.50/hourly rate added to the base pay if Spanish proficient.

Requirements

Possess a Master’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology or related field, from an accredited institution; or possess a Bachelor of Arts in a behavioral health field from an accredited institution and one (1) year of relevant, post degree experience; or possess an Associate’s degree in a direct care field (e.g. psychosocial rehabilitation or psychiatric nursing) from an accredited institution and two (2) years of relevant post degree experience; or possess a minimum of a high school degree, have the ability to use his/her lived experience of recovery from mental illness, and either possess or complete a nationally or NJ approved peer certification training program within one year of hire; Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances. Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently. Required Skills/Competencies: Interpersonal Communication Collaboration and Teamwork Cultural Competence & Adaptation Screening & Assessment Care Planning & Care Coordination Intervention Systems Oriented Practice Practice-Based Learning & Quality Improvement Informatics Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Repeated motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers The employee must occasionally move about to accomplish tasks, adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information. What we provide: An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency Mission-driven core Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp Generous time-off Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Year-end bonuses Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Department/Program Integrated Case Management Services - Gloucester (ICMSG)