Case Manager - Community Based (Specialized Recovery Program)

CareStar, Inc; Warren (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, creating personalized service plans, and coordinating essential recovery services. You'll play a crucial part in connecting individuals with necessary resources, including Medicaid and other support systems. With a strong commitment to confidentiality and adherence to policies, you will ensure the highest standards of care. This innovative firm offers remote working opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting place to grow your career and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Remote working opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacations

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with chronic conditions or 3+ years with severe mental illness.
• Strong knowledge of Medicaid and community-based interventions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct eligibility evaluations and develop person-centered care plans.
• Coordinate and authorize recovery services for individuals.

Skills

Knowledge of Medicaid

Behavioral health system knowledge

Community resources knowledge

Assessment administration

Person-centered care planning

Confidentiality maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in social work

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Recovery Manager – Trumbull 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:

1. Maintains knowledge of Medicaid, of the behavioral health system and of community resources.
2. Conducts 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.
3. Develops, monitors, and updates individual's person-centered care plans to ensure the individual's needs, preferences, health, and welfare.
4. Coordinates and authorizes all specialized recovery services program services.
5. Assists individuals with connections to needed resources, including Medicaid services, medical, social, educational, and other resources, regardless of funding source.
6. Adheres to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
7. Understands and complies with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
8. Maintains 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.
9. Follows the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.
10. Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field; or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
11. 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.
12. 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 Trumbull 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

1. Remote working opportunities.
2. Competitive salary based upon experience, education and knowledge.
3. Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life-insurance.
4. 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution.
5. Paid vacations and 10 holidays per year.
6. 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.