Residential Case Manager

THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc. in Watertown, NY seeks a Case Manager to handle a ~15-16 patient caseload within a residential substance use treatment setting. You will collaborate with counseling staff to ensure continuity of care and support daily program operations.

You will coordinate transportation, referrals, and community resources, facilitate activities, and document all interactions in the electronic health record in line with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 requirements.

Qualifications

• Caseload of ~15-16 patients in a residential setting.
• Coordinate care with counseling staff and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide crisis intervention and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain timely documentation per HIPAA and agency policy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of 15-16 patients and support treatment goals.
• Coordinate daily care, transportation, referrals, and community resources.
• Lead activities to engage patients and support independent living skills.
• Supervise recreational, vocational, and educational activities and assist with transportation.
• Complete EHR documentation per OASAS standards and confidentiality requirements.
• Support SNAP/DSD eligibility processes and insurance enrollment.

Skills

Caseload management

Coordination of care

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

Schedule:

Full-Time: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

SUMMARY

The Case Manager is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of patients within a residential substance use treatment setting, while also providing active support within the therapeutic milieu. This role involves coordinating care in collaboration with counseling staff and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of services. The Case Manager supports the delivery of comprehensive, patient-centered, wraparound care, contributing to the structure and effectiveness of daily program operations and activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a caseload of approximately 15-16 patients, providing consistent day-to-day support while assisting patients in achieving individualized treatment goals and completing required treatment-related tasks.
• Coordinate with counseling staff regarding daily care and patient progress, and support case management needs such as coordinating transportation, education and legal requirements, referrals, access to community resources, daily living assistance, and skill development.
• Implement and facilitate activities that promote patient engagement and retention, facilitate group sessions as assigned, and actively involve patients in developing independent living skills including budgeting, meal planning, hygiene, nutrition, and household responsibilities.
• Supervise and participate in recreational, vocational, and educational activities, coordinate transportation to appointments and community activities, and ensure patients receive prompt medical attention when needed, completing all required documentation and incident reports.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with OASAS standards, agency policies, and 42 CFR Part 2/HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
• Provide crisis intervention services, safeguard and provide oversight of patient medications, obtain breath and urine samples for AOD testing, and utilize the on-call system when necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of the facility's physical plant and collaborate with other staff to engage patients in property-related tasks.
• Educate and assist clients with applying for and maintaining Temporary Assistance and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, including supporting completion of required documentation and follow-up as needed.
• Assist with insurance eligibility, enrollment and coverage maintenance with Department of Social Services, Health Exchange, Health Navigators and Residential Billing Liaison.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, weekly supervision, finance meetings, QA reviews, program improvement initiatives, staff meetings, training, and agency activities, including fundraising events.
• Uphold the Canon of Ethics, maintain professional boundaries, foster positive community relations, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned or that may develop.
• Management has the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required: High school diploma or GED. Candidates should have knowledge of and/or experience working with individuals affected by substance use and mental health disorders and demonstrate a commitment to a person-centered approach to care.

Preferred: Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. A minimum of one year of experience working in a human services program in a direct care, caregiving, or supportive services role.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required: Must maintain valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.