Care Manager

Phoenix Behavioral Health Services, LLC; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Behavioral Health Services, LLC is hiring a full-time Case Manager/Group Counselor for our Mental Health Partial Care program in Ewing, New Jersey. The role includes leading psycho-educational groups and managing a caseload with detailed documentation of progress notes and treatment plans.

Responsibilities also include biopsychosocial evaluations, outreach calls, and coordinating case management for clients with mental health and co-occurring needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health treatment settings is required or preferred.
• Must have experience providing case management and group treatment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-person psycho-educational groups.
• Manage a designated caseload and document progress notes.
• Complete individual service/treatment plans for clients.
• Prepare biopsychosocial evaluations and outreach calls.
• Coordinate case management needs for clients with mental health and co-occurring issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Joint Commission knowledge

Confidentiality knowledge

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree related field

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

HS diploma or GED + 5 years experience

Job description

Phoenix Behavioral Health, a quality provider in mental health and substance abuse treatment, is seeking to hire a full-time Case Manager/Group Counselor for our Mental Health Partial Care program located in Ewing, New Jersey. Primary responsibilities include conducting in person psycho-educational groups; carrying a designated caseload; documenting group, individual and family progress notes; and completing individual service/treatment plans on clients receiving services. The Case Manager will also complete biopsychosocial evaluations, perform outreach calls, and coordinate case management needs for individuals who struggle with mental health and co-occurring disabilities.

Eligible candidates must have experience working in the field of mental health/behavioral health disorders, possess strong clinical and time management skills, and embody commitment to providing quality services/support to individuals in need in the community.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work as a team member and have management, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs
• Knowledge of Joint Commission standards within the Department
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal and written Communication Skills
• Knowledge of State and Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws
• Knowledge of Drug Free Workplace Policies
• Knowledge of Workplace Violence
• Knowledge of current technology
• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder
• Familiar with community resources

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Associate's degree with two years experience will be considered.
• HS diploma or GED with five years experience will be considered.
• Experience working with individuals who have behavioral health needs (trauma, mental illness and/or substance abuse)
• Experience in providing case management services in the mental health or Substance Abuse community
• Experience providing group treatment (psychoeducational groups)
• Experience working on a multidisciplinary team to engage participants
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and community resources
• Computer literate. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills