D162 - Core Case Management - Case Manager, Core

River Edge Behavioral Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability coverage

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health is hiring a Core Case Manager in Macon, Georgia. In this role, you will provide vital case management and support to individuals with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Your responsibilities will include monitoring client progress, connecting clients to resources, and delivering skills training. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in social services and demonstrate strong communication skills. The position comes with additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts and disability coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Human Services.
• Experience in a social services-related role preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential.
• Commitment to supporting vulnerable populations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide resource development and linkage support to individuals.
• Monitor client progress toward individualized treatment goals.
• Assist clients in accessing community resources.
• Deliver short-term case management for emergency situations.
• Help individuals with housing applications and placement efforts.
• Provide skills training for independent living and coping strategies.
• Transport clients using personal vehicles.
• Conduct home visits to clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational proficiency

Knowledge of community resources

Commitment to vulnerable populations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field

Job description

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Position Overview

River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Core Case Manager to provide compassionate support and critical case management services to individuals living with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role focuses on connecting individuals and families to community resources, supporting recovery goals, and fostering independence through skill-building and advocacy.

Location/Schedule: 175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Provide resource development and linkage support to individuals at home or in community settings.
• Monitor client progress toward individualized treatment goals.
• Assist clients in accessing community resources (e.g., food, healthcare, financial aid, housing).
• Deliver short-term case management and referrals for clients in emergency situations.
• Connect individuals to housing resources, assist with housing applications, and support placement efforts.
• Offer skills training in areas like independent living, coping strategies, and symptom management.
• Transport clients using personal vehicles.
• Make home visits to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Human Services).
• Previous experience in a social services-related role preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• A commitment to helping vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of community resources and social services systems.
• Organizational and documentation proficiency.

Additional Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays
• Voluntary Life Insurance

We encourage qualified candidates to apply. We promptly review all applications. We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.