Case Manager - CSS (2939)

ALTERNATIVES INC•Somerville, NJ

1d•$28 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Community Support Services is a clinical case management program serving individuals diagnosed with mental illness, who live independently in the community. Clients live in either Agency owned housing or their own residences. Case Managers work with the individuals on their personal goals in order to meet their needs and enhance their quality of life.

Requirements

Positive communication
Excellent supportive counseling skills
Compassion & Empathy
Reliability & dedication
Desire to make a difference
Sound ethical and moral values
Professionalism
Computer skills
Bachelor's degree in human services related field required
Experience working with individuals who have mental illness
Experience working with electronic health record system and Medicaid reimbursement programs a plus
Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks
Successful completion and passing drug screen
Clear tuberculosis screening
A valid driver's license, no more than 5 points or DUI in last 3 years

Nice To Haves

Experience working with electronic health record system and Medicaid reimbursement programs

Responsibilities

Provide in home and on-site services and support as per each individual's treatment plan; including provision of direct service to clients in areas such as motivational interviewing, money management skills, daily living skills, symptom improvement, psycho-education, housing support, job skills training, etc.
Evaluate skills and needs of each individual and make recommendations to treatment team
Learn the 8 dimensions of wellness and multiple interventions in order to provide quality Medicaid services
Utilize an electronic health record (EHR) system to write clear and concise progress notes to bill for Medicaid reimbursable services
Provide crisis intervention services, as necessary, and crises prevention plans in an effort to improve crises response