Case Manager

Sanctuary Recovery Centers Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Arizona is seeking a Case Manager to oversee all aspects of case management. The role involves developing individualized care plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with community agencies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, and experience in substance abuse care. This position requires a strong understanding of issues related to opioid use. Candidates must pass background checks and a drug screening as conditions of employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in social work or psychology.
• Experience in substance abuse care.
• Understanding of issues related to opioid use.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of case management.
• Develop individualized case management plans.
• Monitor and evaluate each patient's progression.
• Prepare case management reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with documentation requirements.

Skills

Social work experience

Understanding of medical issues related to substance abuse

Relationship building with community agencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The primary function of the Case Manager is to oversee all aspects of case management, including interviewing families, assessing needs, determining risk categories, making referrals, implementing appropriate plans of care and planning follow-up services.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or experience in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, or other related field
• Experience in substance abuse care and service
• Understanding of medical and psychosocial issues related to opioid use and substance abuse disorders

Position Duties

• Accept newly-assigned cases after a licensed provider has completed diagnostic intake, and assess patient's strengths/weaknesses, examine solutions and establish immediate and long-term goals to collaboratively develop an individualized case management plan.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community agencies to assist with plan management and goal achievement, including wraparound services, inpatient treatment centers, outpatient treatment groups, legal teams, government agencies, managed care, referral sources, educational systems and probation departments.
• Continually monitor and evaluate each patient's progression and assist in obtaining necessary resources to achieve goals.
• Provide ongoing face-to-face reviews with patients on a regular basis to ensure continuum of care needs are being met.
• Ensure plans are kept updated by maintaining accurate documentation of service objectives, outcomes, and corrective action revisions.
• Prepare case management reports for management and administrator, as requested.
• Actively participate in patient- and program-related meetings and trainings to enhance service continuity and effectiveness.
• Comply with documentation requirements as outlined in organizational policies and procedures and routinely verify patient files, reports and case histories are accurate, organized and updated.
• Collaborate with other staff members, community agencies and family members
• Work to uphold organizational values and beliefs, using evidence-based practices when delivering services to patients.
• Participate in the review of clinical issues, policies and procedures.
• Attend at least 2 hours of Clinical Oversight a month
• Ensure patient rights and privacy are protected and confidentiality upheld according to organizational policies and procedures, state law and federal regulations.

Background Checks and Drug Screening

1. Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. This may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information.
2. Drug Screening: Candidates must pass a drug screening test as a condition of employment. This test will screen for the presence of illegal substances and may include random testing during employment.
3. APS Registry: Candidates must pass an APS (Adult Protective Services) registry check before an offer of employment can be extended.
4. Confidentiality: All information obtained during the background check, drug screening, and APS registry check process will be kept confidential and used solely for employment purposes.
5. Compliance: Sanctuary Recovery Centers complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding background checks, drug screenings, and APS registry checks.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and consent to these procedures.