Case Manager-Project HEAL

Claratel Behavioral Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Claratel Behavioral Health is seeking a Project HEAL Case Manager to support individuals transitioning from hospital and acute care into transitional housing. You will coordinate safe, clinically informed transitions ensuring continuity of medical, behavioral health, and substance use treatment services.

The role involves engagement, screening, care coordination, and linkage to ongoing treatment through Claratel and community resources, with responsibilities spanning planning, coordination, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least one year of experience in a behavioral health setting providing case management/community support services.
• Basic computer and typing skills required.
• Care coordination skills to connect individuals with resources.
• Transportation to and from work is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning with hospitals and medical/home health services.
• Plan transitions from facility-based care to residential settings.
• Link clients to outpatient services including counseling, psychiatry, and substance use treatment.
• Coordinate care with residential, medical, behavioral health, and community providers.
• Assist with appointment scheduling, transportation planning, and benefits linkage.
• Monitor engagement in treatment and supportive services after housing placement.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case coordination with Project HEAL partners.
• Maintain documentation per agency policies and regulations.
• Enter data into HMIS / ClientTrack system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Program Manager/Director.

Skills

Care coordination

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Crisis management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Tools

HMIS / ClientTrack data entry

Job description

Case Manager-Project H.E.A.L.

JOB SUMMARY

The Project HEAL Case Manager Positions are integral parts of Community Based Services Program within Claratel Behavioral Health. These positions are a collaborative partnership between Claratel Behavioral Health and other community partners, to support individuals transitioning from hospital and acute care settings into Transitional Housing. These positions will focus on coordinating safe, clinically informed transitions from hospitals into residential housing while ensuring continuity of medical, behavioral health, and substance use treatment services.

The Project HEAL Case Managers will provide a combination of community transition, planning, case management, and psychosocial rehabilitation services that bridge medical, behavioral, housing and social services systems. The work of the case managers will help ensure clients receive coordinated, wrap-around care that promotes stabilization, recovery, and long-term housing success.

The Project HEAL Case Managers will provide engagement, screening, care coordination, and linkage to ongoing treatment services through Claratel Behavioral Health and other community-based resources as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate discharge planning with hospital or acute care providers and medical home/home health services for identified individuals
• Conduct transition planning to support movement from facility-based care into residential settings
• Facilitate enrollment and linkage to Claratel Behavioral outpatient services; including counseling, psychiatric services, and substance use treatment
• Coordinate care with residential providers, medical providers, behavioral health clinicians and community services agencies
• Assist participants with appointment scheduling, transportation planning, benefits linkage, and service navigations
• Monitor engagement in treatment and supportive services into housing
• Participate in multidisciplinary case coordination with Project HEAL partners
• Support continuity of care during the critical stabilization period following discharge
• Maintain documentation consistent with Claratel Behavioral Health Policies and applicable regulations
• Complete and maintain appropriate data entry into the HMIS (also known as the ClientTrack) System
• Other duties as directed by Program Manager and/or Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one year of experience in behavioral health setting providing case management/community support services
• Must possess basic computer and typing skills.
• Must have care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linkage to additional resources and services within the agency and/or community
• Must have transportation to and from work

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields (such as human services, counseling, criminal justice, or social work)

• Two years of experience in a behavioral health setting providing case management/community support services

NEEDED ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Must be able to remain calm in crisis/mental health situations and respond appropriately.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Professional and effective communication with Community Partners, Stakeholders, Staff, Clients’ families/significant others and the Public.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The Project HEAL Case Managers will work full-time (40hrs). The positions require evening/weekend or adjusted hours due to program and community needs. Ability to use a computer, telephone, fax, copy, and scanning machine. Must complete/pass agency-sponsor defensive driving course as well as all other agency-required training.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties may be altered or added at the discretion of the employer.

Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Selected applicant will be subject of an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so. This employer participates in E-Verify.