Care Manager: Community Mental Health Lead

Rutland Economic Development Corporation; Rutland (VT); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Career training and development

Team meetings with supervision

Job summary

Community Care Network is seeking a Care Manager to handle an assigned caseload, coordinate services, provide supportive counseling, and work closely with the treatment team to ensure high-quality, timely care. This role is community-based with some office meetings and includes regular supervision for professional growth.

Position offers a path to growth in the mental health/substance use field, with a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, retirement and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred, 3 years working in a related field required
• Knowledge of services, systems, and programs available in the community including primary health care, support services, eligibility criteria and intake processes, generic community resources, and mental health, mental disabilities, and substance use treatment programs.
• Working knowledge of serious mental illness, mental disabilities, and substance use depending on the population served, including clinical and developmental issues.
• Demonstrated ability to interview and assess clients using appropriate assessment tools; observe, record and report on an individual’s functioning. Proficient with the treatment planning process and major components of a treatment plan.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
• Successful completion of a criminal history background check after hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services while developing effective therapeutic rapport with client.
• Document all service contacts on a timely basis.
• Meet regularly with the immediate supervisor for supervision and professional growth, review and process the provision of case management services, and address administrative tasks.
• Provide training to staff in areas of expertise as requested by supervisor.
• Participate in community education activities as requested by supervisor.
• This position is primarily community based, with some meetings occurring in office.
• Facilitate and support completion of regular treatment planning, screening tools, and reassessment
• Accept newly assigned cases in which the diagnostic intake has been completed.

Skills

Client interviewing

Assessment tools

Treatment planning

Documentation

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Community Care Network is seeking a Care Manager to handle an assigned caseload, coordinate services, provide supportive counseling, and work closely with the treatment team to ensure high-quality, timely care. This role is community-based with some office meetings and includes regular supervision for professional growth.

Position offers a path to growth in the mental health/substance use field, with a comprehensive benefits package including insurance, retirement and training opportunities.