Case Manager - Community Based (Specialized Recovery Program)

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving lives in the community. As a Recovery Manager, you will play a crucial role in conducting eligibility evaluations and creating personalized service plans for individuals in need. This position offers the chance to work closely with talented professionals in a supportive environment focused on growth and development. With opportunities for remote work and a comprehensive benefits package, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Remote working opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacations and holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or LSW required; experience with chronic conditions or mental illness.
• Knowledge of community-based interventions for mental health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eligibility evaluations and develop person-centered care plans.
• Coordinate recovery services and assist individuals with resource connections.

Skills

Medicaid Knowledge

Behavioral Health System Knowledge

Community Resources Knowledge

Person-Centered Care Planning

Confidentiality Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, 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 creates 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:

• Maintain knowledge of Medicaid, of the behavioral health system and of community resources.
• 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.
• Develop, monitor, and update individual's person-centered care plans to ensure the individual's needs, preferences, health, and welfare.
• Coordinate and authorize all specialized recovery services program services.
• Assist individuals with connections to needed resources, including Medicaid services, medical, social, educational, and other resources, regardless of funding source.
• Adhere to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
• Understand and comply with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• 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.
• Follow the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.
• Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field; or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• 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.
• 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

• Remote working opportunities.
• Competitive salary based upon experience, education and knowledge.
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life-insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution.
• Paid vacations and 10 holidays per year.
• 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.