Case Manager

Pinelands-Recovery-Center-of-Medfor; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinelands-Recovery-Center-of-Medfor in Medford, NJ seeks a dedicated Case Manager to support patients under supervision. The role includes orienting new admissions, conducting assessments, and coordinating with clinical and utilization review teams.

You will participate in multidisciplinary meetings, facilitate psychoeducational groups, assist with charting and compliance, and provide holiday and on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or health field.
• CADC or CADC intern qualification preferred.
• 1 year experience in chemical dependency or psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.
• Completes assessments and screenings as directed by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Liaises between clinical and utilization review teams.
• Facilitates psychoeducational groups as directed by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Shares pertinent information from client’s family or others as indicated.
• Facilitates group sessions as needed by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Gathers information related to utilization review and prepares related documentation.
• Provides holiday and on-call/weekend coverage as needed.
• Assists with chart documentation and compliance.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field

CADC or CADC intern (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary:

The Case Manager is responsible for performing patient care activities as directed by the Clinical Supervisor. He/she will orient and assess new admissions. The Case Manager’s responsibility is to provide direct support and resources to the client and clinical staff. Support will be provided in the areas of client orientation/assessment, utilization review and other areas as directed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Actively participates in Multidisciplinary Treatment Team meetings.
• Completes required assessments and screenings at the directive of the Clinical Supervisor.
• Serves as the liaison between the clinical and utilization review teams.
• Facilitates psychoeducational groups at the directive of the Clinical Supervisor.
• Shares pertinent information with team as obtained from client’s family, or others as indicated throughout the program.
• Facilitates group sessions as needed and as directed by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Assists in gathering pertinent information related to the utilization review process and prepares utilization related documentation as needed.
• Provides holiday and on call/weekend coverage as needed.
• Assists with chart documentation and compliance.
• Any other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Education, & Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of Associates Decree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or health-related field and/orqualified CADC or CADC intern, preferred
• A minimum of 1-year experience in chemical dependency - psychiatric setting or related field.
• CEU certifications and on-going training in health-related field
• Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.

Employment Status: Full time

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 9am - 5pm

Work location: Medford, NJ

Compensation range: $19.23-21.63 hourly