Case Manager

Safe Harbor Recovery Center; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Case Manager to support multiple units by coordinating care, discharge planning, and aftercare needs within an individualized service plan. This onsite role works with the treatment team to ensure clients receive services identified in their ISP.

The position requires strong communication with referral sources and providers, plus experience in behavioral health and case management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related human service field preferred.
• One or more years previous related experience in a behavioral setting preferred.
• Previous experience with the client population served by the facility preferred.
• Previous experience in case management preferred.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required or training provided on hire.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements activities within their scope of practice according to ISP.
• Collaborates with client and family to implement an effective service plan.
• Maintains comprehensive clinical records and progress toward recovery.
• Coordinates care with healthcare providers and community resources to implement ISP.
• Begins discharge planning at admission and coordinates referrals.
• Ensures referrals and services are updated monthly and coordinated with providers.

Skills

one or more years experience in a.beh–

case management

behavioral health setting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Case Manager | Safe Harbor Recovery Center | Portsmouth, Virginia

About the Job:

The Case Manager supports the department by providing case management to the different units within the facility. As a member of the treatment team, is responsible for coordinating care across multiple providers to ensure clients receive support identified within the individualize treatment plan. Responsible for the overall discharge and aftercare planning needs and placement of the client. Maintains ongoing communication with the treatment team. Maintains routine contact with referral sources and providers while maintaining resource file. Participates in quality care monitoring for the department.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Salary: $28 - $30/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and implements appropriate activities and/or programs within their scope of practice. Implements services to clients in accordance with their individualized service plan (ISP).
• Collaborates with the client and client’s family or significant others to implement an effective service plan, explaining the available options to the team, including the advantages and disadvantages of each option.
• Maintains the client’s comprehensive clinical record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process (e.g., assessments, provision of services, coordination of care, discharge planning) and client’s progress toward their recovery.
• Works collaboratively with the clinical team to engage, educate, communicate, and coordinate care with client, their family, behavioral and general medical health care providers, community resources and others to ensure that all services prescribed in the individualized service plan (ISP) are implemented.
• Assures that discharge planning begins at admission. Obtains collateral input from providers and supports.
• Ensures all appropriate referrals for identified services on the service plan are made and coordinated with service providers via contracted network providers or community resources; Ensures all covered services identified on the service plan are evaluated and updated monthly.
• Coordinates referral or completes the screening and assessment on all clients on caseload for financial entitlements (AHCCCS, SSI/SSD etc.); completes AHCCCS applications on all clients on caseload meeting criteria.
• Ensures the development and implementation of transition, discharge, and aftercare plans prior to discontinuation of behavioral health services.
• Ensures all contact with referral source and/or other treatment providers is done within designated time frame and documented accordingly.
• Employs appropriate crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Communicates appropriate client information to the treatment team; participates in team discussion and evaluation of client goals, objectives and motivations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or related human service field preferred.
• One or more years previous related experience in a behavioral setting preferred.
• Previous experience with the client population served by the facility preferred.
• Previous experience in case management preferred.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why Safe Harbor Recovery Center?

Safe Harbor Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Safe Harbor Recovery Center is an EOE.

Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.