Case Manager - Community Based (Specialized Recovery Program)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that profoundly impacts lives in the community as a Recovery Manager. In this fulfilling role, you will conduct eligibility evaluations and create personalized service plans for individuals, ensuring they receive the necessary resources and support. You'll work closely with community resources and Medicaid services, making a tangible difference in the lives of those with chronic conditions and mental health challenges. This innovative firm offers remote working opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salaries, 401(k) matching, and shared ownership benefits. If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a dedicated team, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Remote working opportunities

Competitive salary based on experience

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 and mental illness.
• Knowledge of Medicaid and behavioral health systems is essential.

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 maintenance

Education

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

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Recovery Manager – Auglaize 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 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 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 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 the performance of job responsibilities.
• Understand and comply with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality related to patient information; any unlawful disclosures will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
• Follow the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.
• Have 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 Auglaize 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 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.