Case Manager - CSS

Alternatives Inc; Highland Park (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Staff Appreciation events

Health and Wellness fairs

Employee Recognition Awards

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Alternatives, Inc. in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Mental Health Case Manager to deliver in-home and community-based support under Medicaid programs. You will assess client needs, document progress, and coordinate services to enhance quality of life for adults with mental illness.

The role requires compassionate communication, reliability, and a valid driver's license for client visits. The organization offers paid trainings, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities to grow within a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services related field required.
• Experience working with individuals who have mental illness.
• Experience working with electronic health record system and Medicaid reimbursement programs a plus.
• Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks.
• Clear tuberculosis screening.
• A valid driver's license in good standing (no more than 5 points, no DUI in last 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide in home and on-site services and support per each individual's treatment plan, including motivational interviewing and daily living skills.
• Evaluate skills and needs of each individual and make recommendations to the treatment team.
• Learn the 8 dimensions of wellness and multiple interventions to provide Medicaid services.
• Utilize an electronic health record (EHR) to write progress notes for Medicaid billing.
• Provide crisis intervention services and crisis prevention plans as needed.
• Pass all agency and program trainings.

Skills

Positive communication

Supportive counseling

Compassion & Empathy

Reliability & dedication

Professionalism

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services related field

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

For over 40 years, Alternatives, Inc. has been dedicated to providing the best in support services to adults with Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illnesses. Services include Residential, Behavior Support, Support Coordination and Recreation.DESCRIPTIONCommunity Support Services is a clinical case management program serving individuals diagnosed with mental illness, who live independently in the community. Clients live in either Agency owned housing or their own residences. Case Managers work with the individuals on their personal goals in order to meet their needs and enhance their quality of life.DESIRED QUALITIES OF A CASE MANAGER:Positive communicationExcellent supportive counseling skillsCompassion & EmpathyReliability & dedicationDesire to make a differenceSound ethical and moral valuesProfessionalismComputer skillsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide in home and on-site services and support as per each individual's treatment plan; including provision of direct service to clients in areas such as motivational interviewing, money management skills, daily living skills, symptom improvement, psycho-education, housing support, job skills training, etc.Evaluate skills and needs of each individual and make recommendations to treatment teamLearn the 8 dimensions of wellness and multiple interventions in order to provide quality Medicaid servicesUtilize an electronic health record (EHR) system to write clear and concise progress notes to bill for Medicaid reimbursable servicesProvide crisis intervention services, as necessary, and crises prevention plans in an effort to improve crises responsePass all Agency and program specific trainingsTRAINING:All employees are required to complete 10-15 trainings upon hire and on an ongoing basisTrainings are a combination of in person, which require staff to commute to the main office in Raritan NJ, and remote, using Go To MeetingAll trainings are paidSo why should you apply...? Here are just SOME of the incentives for being part of our team!Paid trainingStaff Appreciation eventsHealth and Wellness fairsEmployee Recognition AwardsStudent Loan Forgiveness ProgramMileage reimbursementFor a full list of benefits, click hereWe invite you to apply and become part of the Alternatives team and make a difference!Change Lives, Build Futures!Mental Health Case ManagerFull-TimeRaritan, NJ basedComputer skills a must !Must possess valid NJ/NY/PA driver's license**In order to be eligible for employment, applicant must not have more than 5 points on their driving record and no DUIs within the last 3 years.**Alternatives, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in human services related field requiredExperience working with individuals who have mental illnessExperience working with electronic health record system and Medicaid reimbursement programs a plusAbility to pass criminal/registry background checksSuccessful completion and passing drug screenClear tuberculosis screeningA valid driver's license, no more than 5 points or DUI in last 3 years