Case Manager - CSS

Bridges Healthcare, Inc.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pay scale

Medical and dental coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Paid vacation 15 days

Personal days

Sick time

Holiday pay

Winter breaks

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Case Manager for our Community Support Program in Milford, CT. The role focuses on empowering individuals in recovery and increasing independence, with duties including crisis planning, advocacy, and coordination with community resources.

The position is full-time (35 hours per week) with a union-based pay scale and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental, 403(b), life insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with emphasis on human services.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Knowledge of behavioral health and community integration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate recovery-focused activities to improve quality of life.
• Assist in crisis planning and advanced directives.
• Provide advocacy and education on treatment barriers and stigma.
• Network with community resources and providers.
• Assist in developing and maintaining treatment plans.
• Maintain client records and program budgets.
• Supervise and guide staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Bridges Healthcare, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Case Manager in our Community Support Program

$22.46 - $28.87 per hour, commensurate of experience

Full time/35 hour work week

Benefits for the positions include:

• Competitive pay on a union scale commensurate with your position and experience
• Medical and Dental with significant employer contribution to the premiums and HSA (if chosen as your plan)
• 403(b) with a generous employer contribution
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation with 15 days to start, paid personal days, paid sick time, paid winter holiday break days, plus 11 paid holidays

Purpose and Position Overview

To support activities and programming within the Community Support Services division that will facilitate and encourage individuals to become empowered in their recovery and increase independence.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate recovery focused activities to motivate consumers toward improving their quality of life.
• Assist consumers in the development of a crisis plan and advanced directives for emergency/crisis situations.
• Provide advocacy and education on treatment barriers and stigma.
• Network and collaborate with community resources and providers.
• Assist in the development of consumer's treatment plan.
• Maintain client records.
• Assist in the development of program and client budgets.
• Supervise, coach and provide guidance to supervisees.
• Perform any other department or agency related duties as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications and Competencies

Bachelor's degree required, with major in human services preferred.

Ability to work flexible schedule.

Knowledge of behavioral health issues with an understanding of community integration strategies and techniques.

Good communication and documentation skills.

Computer literacy.

Ability to prioritize and organize schedules/demands.

CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified.

Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Bridges Healthcare is a valued and trusted community partner.

A leading provider of a wide continuum of integrated behavioral health services.

An employer of choice and offers staff the opportunity to grow and learn with the organization.

Sustained by a diverse funding model that reflects broad-based community support and investment.

Well-known and well-regarded for the services and supports we provide.

A recognized expert and leader in delivering innovative solutions to behavioral health challenges.

A powerful advocate for our clients, services, and improved systems.

Loan repayment on some positions may be eligible as Bridges is a STAR and NHSC Approved Site by HRSA.

We regret that we cannot provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)