Case Manager - Community Based (Specialized Recovery Program)

CareStar, Inc; Tiffin (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, 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 make a significant impact by coordinating essential services and connecting individuals with vital resources. With a commitment to confidentiality and compliance, you will ensure that evaluations meet all legal and program requirements. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote working opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacations and holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 1+ year post-degree experience with chronic conditions or 3+ years with severe mental illness.
• Strong understanding of community-based interventions and resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eligibility evaluations and develop person-centered care plans.
• Coordinate recovery services and assist individuals in accessing resources.

Skills

Knowledge of Medicaid

Behavioral health system knowledge

Community resources knowledge

Person-centered care planning

Confidentiality and compliance

Education

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

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Recovery Manager – Seneca and surrounding counties.

Ready to join a growing company whose work profoundly impacts people’s lives in their community? CareStar, Inc. is currently seeking a Recovery Manager in 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 and assist individuals 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 administration of the Adult Needs and Strengths Assessments; verify that the individual resides in a program-approved environment; and verify the individual's qualifying behavioral health diagnosis, ensuring that evaluations are completed in accordance with legal, program, contract, and CareStar requirements.
• Develop, monitor, and update individual 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 the performance of job responsibilities.
• Understand and comply with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality concerning patient information. Any unlawful disclosures of confidential information will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
• Follow the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field; or be a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• Have a minimum of one year post-degree experience working with individuals with diagnosed chronic conditions and/or a minimum of three years post-degree experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Possess 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 Seneca 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 Long-Term Care Case Management, Assessment, Population Health Management, and Innovative Software Development Solutions.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Remote working opportunities.
• Competitive salary based on experience, education, and knowledge.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 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.