Case Management Specialist (5553)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Mobile, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in residential treatment. The role also involves assisting the MAS nurse with medication administration, proper documentation, and reporting errors, as well as creating and maintaining client medication files. Progress is evaluated through mentoring and case management sessions with clients and staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or greater from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field
Three years progressively responsible experience providing direct case management services, preferably in a substance abuse treatment related environment
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Driver’s License.
Ability to become MAC certified within 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress.
Prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting client progress.
Outsources clients to additional counseling resources if needed.
Maintains awareness of progress with external case management professionals, working as a team to meet the holistic needs of the individual.
Updates nurse on a weekly basis of all new admissions into the DWL/NDP programs.
Keeps nurse informed of any hospital admissions/discharges, changes in medication.
Assists MAS nurse in medication administration, proper documentation, and reports medication administration errors.
Creates and maintains client medication files.
Evaluates client's progress by conducting mentoring and case management sessions with client and/or staff.