Case Manager/Peer Specialist

UMass Memorial Health • Fitchburg, MA

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About The Position

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. This position involves performing comprehensive case management intake assessments and developing plans with clients for obtaining necessary services. The role includes coordinating essential services to individuals and families seeking assistance at Community Healthlink.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Satisfactory CORI background check.
• Current valid US-issued driver’s license and a registered, inspected, and insured automobile for work-related purposes including transporting clients.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree.
• Prior experience in a behavioral health or social services setting.
• Basic knowledge of CHL services and insurance requirements and reimbursement for these services.
• Working knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive case management intake assessment and develops plans with clients for obtaining services needed.
• Completes initial behavioral health intake documentation as required by the program, payor, and regulatory bodies.
• Works collaboratively with the integrated team to coordinate the delivery of appropriate behavioral health and other support services, including coordinating supportive transitions in care providers.
• Provides ongoing case management services to assist clients with obtaining various entitlements and benefits (i.e., SSI, EAEDC, MassHealth and other health insurance needs, addiction services, and other community resources).
• Provides transportation assistance to individuals as needed.

Benefits

• Signing bonus may be available.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees