Case Manager - Community Based (Specialized Recovery Program)

CareStar, Inc; Toledo (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. This role involves conducting eligibility evaluations and creating tailored service plans to help individuals access essential resources, including Medicaid services. You'll be part of a team that values your contributions and offers remote working opportunities, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of those with chronic conditions or mental illness, this position is perfect for you. Apply today and be part of a mission-driven organization that truly cares about its community.

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 with experience in behavioral health.
• Must maintain knowledge of Medicaid and community resources.

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

Conducting eligibility evaluations

Person-centered care planning

Confidentiality maintenance

Understanding of chronic conditions

Education

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

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Recovery Manager – Lucas 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 but not limited to the 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.
• 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 performance of job responsibilities.
• Understand and comply with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality related to patient information.
• 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 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 Lucas 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.