Case Manager - Community Based (Specialized Recovery Program)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving lives through community support and healthcare services. 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 opportunity to work remotely and be part of a team that values your contributions while providing comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in social work or counseling, this role is perfect for you. Apply today and be part of a mission-driven organization that truly cares about its employees and the communities it serves.

Benefits

Remote working opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with matching contribution

Paid vacations and holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with chronic conditions or 3+ years with severe 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 resources.

Skills

Medicaid knowledge

Behavioral health system knowledge

Community resources knowledge

Assessment administration

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Recovery Manager – Cuyahoga 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, the behavioral health system, and 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 Cuyahoga 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.