Case Manager - PD (58813)

Recovery Network Of Programs; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible Healthcare accounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plan – 403b

Tuition, License, and Certification Reimbursement

Job summary

Recovery Network Of Programs in Bridgeport, CT is hiring for a Per Diem position that focuses on supporting individuals with psychiatric disorders.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences and have experience in counseling, with core functions that include assessing clients' needs and facilitating support groups.

Benefits for full-time employees include medical coverage, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences and two years of experience in counseling preferred.
• Knowledge of the effects of substance abuse, mental health, and trauma.
• Ability to evaluate information pertaining to quality cases.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record medical, psychological and social factors.
• Link clients to community resources.
• Facilitate weekly groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Behavioral sciences knowledge

Social service case management

Knowledge of community resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Supervised Apartments - Bridgeport, CT 06606

Position Type: Per Diem

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Category: Health Care

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), is a private, non‑profit, social service agency which has been serving the Greater Bridgeport Community and Fairfield County area since 1972. RNP is dedicated to helping those living with substance use, mental health disorders, and homelessness. Our mission is to restore hope, health, and wellbeing for individuals and families in a recovery environment that embraces compassion, dignity and respect.

Supervised Apartment Programs

This program, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, provides residential supervised housing services to individuals who have psychiatric disorders and are involved in the state mental health service system.

Hours: Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am‑4:00 pm

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Assess and record medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the individual's unique circumstances, including an assessment of strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
• Plan and record the individual's progress with regard to finances, employment, nutrition, basic needs, housing, physical, mental health, well‑being, including any identified substance use disorders.
• Assertively link person served to community resources and other natural supports.
• Serve as an advocate for clients in obtaining necessary services.
• Attend and actively participate in appropriate case management and treatment team meetings.
• Record and monitor recovery plan and perform follow‑up to determine quantity and quality of services provided.
• Facilitate weekly groups.
• Adhere to RNP standards of documentation.
• Comply, prepare and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Assume all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Core Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences and two (2) years experience in counseling preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Co‑occurring competencies and/or credentials are preferred.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of social service case management.
• Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of substance abuse, mental health, and trauma.
• Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to the provision of quality cases.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to project a professional image.

Certificates, Licenses

• Incumbents may be encouraged to secure professional certification (e.g., CAC and/or SCCD).
• A valid Connecticut driver's license is required.

Benefits (for full time employees)

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage.
• Flexible Healthcare or Dependent Care accounts or Health Savings Account.
• Generous employer contribution provided for annual healthcare expenses.
• Basic Life insurance at no cost to employee.
• Generous Paid Time Off as well as 14 Holidays and Birthday off.
• Retirement plan – 403b with discretionary employer contribution.
• Tuition, License and Certification Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional voluntary insurance for short‑term and long‑term disability.

EEO Statement

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.