Case Manager: Oak Street- 7186

Community Health Resources (CHR); Windham (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness stipend

Calm app access

Counseling sessions

Employee events

Job summary

Community Health Resources (CHR) in Willimantic, CT is seeking a Case Manager for the Oak Street program. You will coordinate services for adults with substance use disorders, perform assessments, and connect clients to outpatient treatment and community resources.

The ideal candidate has an Associate degree or higher, at least two years in a mental health setting, and a valid driver’s license. You will engage in crisis intervention, documentation, and collaborative teamwork to support clients’

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Two years’ experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct program assessments and screens.
• Provide case management and crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with treatment teams and natural supports.
• Document all services and contacts in agency records.
• Transport clients as required.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
• Support clients in building skills and independence.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Documentation

Collaboration

Transportation

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE: Case Manager

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 Hours

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Oak Street, Willimantic, CT

PC#: 1356

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Oak Street

10 Bed Co-Ed Transitional Living Program for adults with Substance Use Disorders in Willimantic. Clients must attend outpatient treatment while in the program. Clients must have a discharge plan as it is a transitional living. Clients with co-occurring disorders and on MAT are accepted.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Case Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilizes appropriate therapeutic models to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms in a variety of environments. Conducts program specific assessments and screens as required by program
• Provides case management. Works in close collaboration with the client’s natural supports and treatment teams. Connects to prosocial activities. Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served. Demonstrates program specific target population competencies.
• Demonstrates the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to emotion regulation, age-appropriate activities and competencies and living in a home-like setting. Plan and actively participate in activities to support and increase skills and competencies.
• Documents all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and appointments in compliance with agency standards.
• Transports clients as required by program.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training and other meetings as assigned.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Associate’s required plus bachelor’s equivalent experience (2 years)

Experience

At least two (2) years’ experience in a mental health setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Valid driver’s license.

Why Join CHR?

Be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!

• Comprehensive benefits packages include health insurance, ample paid time off (including your birthday!), employer contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan, and competitive insurance premiums with added discounts on pet, home and auto!
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs, including exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities
• Career development opportunities! FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth! Clinical supervision and/or mentoring offered at several programs
• Wellness program: Annual wellness stipend, FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation and involvement, including contests, lunch & learns (meet with our CEO!), employee appreciation events, employee-led resource groups open to all, and more!

And so much more!

(Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility)

COMPENSATION*

$19.2850/hour min- $26.9735/hour max

*Actual rates within this range are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage all to apply.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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