Case Manager - Community Based (Specialized Recovery Program)

CareStar, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving lives in the community as a Recovery Manager. In this impactful role, you will conduct eligibility evaluations and create personalized service plans for individuals in need. You will coordinate essential services and connect clients with vital resources, including Medicaid and educational support. This position offers remote work opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent chance to grow your career while making a difference. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team that values your contributions.

Benefits

Remote working opportunities

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with matching contribution

Paid vacations and holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field required.
• Minimum 1 year experience with chronic conditions or 3 years with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eligibility evaluations and develop person-centered care plans.
• Coordinate access to Medicaid services and community resources.

Skills

Knowledge of Medicaid

Behavioral health system knowledge

Community resources knowledge

Patient confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, or psychology

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Recovery Manager – Hamilton and surrounding counties.

Ready to join a growing company whose work profoundly impacts people’s lives in their community, who offers an excellent learning environment, opportunities to advance and the ability to work alongside talented business leaders/professionals? CareStar, Inc. is currently seeking a Recovery Manager in the Operations to conduct eligibility evaluations for individuals applying for specific programs and create a person-centered service plan. The Recovery Manager will coordinate all the program required services. He/She will assist the individual in gaining access to needed Medicaid services, as well as medical, social, educational, and other resources, regardless of funding source.

THE POSITION

CareStar is looking for motivated individuals who:

1. Maintain knowledge of Medicaid, of the behavioral health system and of community resources.
2. Conduct face-to-face eligibility evaluations, including but not limited to, administration of the Adult Needs and Strengths Assessments; verification that the individual resides in a program approved environment; and verification of the individual's qualifying behavioral health diagnosis; other eligibility criteria as described in program specific guidelines ensuring that such evaluations are completed in accordance with legal, program, contract and/or CareStar requirements.
3. Develop, monitor, and update individual's person-centered care plans to ensure the individual's needs, preferences, health, and welfare.
4. Coordinate and authorize all specialized recovery services program services.
5. Assist individuals with connections to needed resources, including Medicaid services, medical, social, educational, and other resources, regardless of funding source.
6. Adhere to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
7. Understand and comply with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
8. Maintain confidentiality as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
9. Follow the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.
10. Have a Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field; or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
11. Have a minimum of one-year post degree experience working with individuals with diagnosed chronic conditions and/or minimum of three years’ post degree experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
12. Have knowledge of issues affecting people with severe and persistent mental illness and community-based interventions/resources for those individuals.

THE LOCATION

This position is open in Hamilton County and is responsible for covering the surrounding counties.

THE COMPANY

CareStar was founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio with the mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives. We continue to be an industry leader in the field of Long-Term Care Case Management, Assessment, Population Health Management and Innovative Software Development Solutions.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

1. Remote working opportunities.
2. Competitive salary based upon experience, education and knowledge.
3. Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life-insurance.
4. 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution.
5. Paid vacations and 10 holidays per year.
6. Shared ownership benefit through the CareStar Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Come be part of a team that values and challenges you! If these responsibilities, qualifications and benefits catch your interest, apply today at CareStar’s Career page at www.carestar.com/careers.