Case Manager

AtlantiCare; Hammonton (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical + Dental insurance

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Disability insurance (short/long term)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSAs for healthcare & dependent care

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

AtlantiCare in Hammonton, NJ seeks a Case Manager for CCBHC to support clients through educational interventions, screenings, and service plan development. You will report to the Unit Director, participate in crisis interventions, and ensure timely documentation of all client interactions.

Annual BLS and CPI within 90 days are required, with renewal as needed. Strong communication, cultural sensitivity, and computer skills are essential in delivering language‑appropriate services and

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field is required.
• Experience: At least one year in a behavioral health field or an internship is required.
• Understanding and support of a trauma‑informed system of care.
• Preferred: Experience with illness management and recovery (IMR) and motivational interviewing (MI).
• Excellent computer skills required; strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required educational interventions.
• Assist in the completion of screening forms.
• Report information to team members and participate with clients/families in developing service plans and crisis interventions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of crisis intervention and behavior management of aggressive behavior.
• Assist in the implementation of psycho‑educational programs.
• Document all client interactions within established time frames.
• Provide services to clients/families in their native language or arrange translation.
• Seek supervision and document it.
• Participate in discharge planning with team and clients/families.
• Build relationships with referral sources and community agencies.
• Respond to the needs of clients and families.
• Provide core services as assigned.
• Assist in data collection for each client (e.g., health status, substance use).
• Establish and maintain positive community supports.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer skills

Trauma‑informed care

Cultural sensitivity

Self‑directed

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health

Job description

Job Summary

Case Manager CCBHC. The role completes all required educational interventions, assists in the completion of screening processes, accurately reports information to team members and clients/families, and participates in the development and implementation of service plans and crisis interventions.

Reports To

Unit Director

Training Requirements

Annual BLS required. Existing incumbents with Heart Saver First Aid CPR/AED must renew BLS. All new hires must have BLS within 90 days of hire or transfer. CPI also required within 90 days of hire or transfer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete all required educational interventions.
• Assist in the completion of screening forms.
• Accurately report information to team members and participate with them and clients/families in the completion of a Service Plan within established time frames.
• Demonstrate knowledge of crisis intervention and behavior management of aggressive behavior.
• Assist in the implementation of psycho‑educational programs.
• Accurately document all client interactions within established time frames.
• Provide services to clients/families in their native language or procure the services of a translator.
• Seek supervision in a professional manner and document supervision.
• Participate with team members and clients/families in discharge planning.
• Develop an adequate professional relationship with all referral sources and relevant community agencies.
• Respond adequately to the needs of clients, families, and referral sources.
• Provide core services as assigned.
• Assist in data collection for each assigned client, including:
  • Relationship of the client’s physical status to dependence.
  • Nature of comparison to use alcohol and/or other drugs.
  • Intensity of the client’s mental preoccupation with using alcohol and/or drugs.
• Establish and maintain positive community supports.
• Maintain compliance with DMHAS licensing regulations, including confidentiality of drug and alcohol clients.
• Participate in treatment team conferences to support best practices.
• Model and support clients and staff in health and wellness activities and healthy coping skills.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health field required.
• Experience: At least one year in a behavioral health field or an appropriate internship required.
• Understanding and support of a trauma‑informed system of care.
• Preferred: Experience with illness management and recovery (IMR) and motivational interviewing (MI).
• Excellent computer skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Self‑directed and flexible to meet the needs of administration and management.
• Sensitivity to a culturally diverse client population and workplace.
• Support and validate individual differences to create a harmonious work environment.
• Support the organization’s mission to create a healthier community.

Licensure / Certification

• Current and valid NJ driver’s license.

Equipment Use

• Computer, copier, facsimile.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, prescription drug, dental & vision insurance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Short‑term & long‑term disability coverage.
• Life & accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement to support educational goals.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness programs.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.

EEO Statement

AtlantiCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.