Case Manager (Restoration Center)

Vinfen•Cambridge, MA

2d•$54,371 - $54,371•Onsite

About The Position

The Restoration Center Case Manager (RCCM) provides care coordination and clinical management for Persons Served (PS) within the Restoration Center. The Restoration Center Care Manager collaborates with Vinfen’s Recovery Center teams and clinical staff to maximize coordination and integration of care. The RCCM will be at the helm of organizing and coordinating resources and services in response to the PS’s healthcare needs across multiple settings.

Requirements

Ability to collaborate as a member of multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams
Ability to function as an agent of change
Ability to make independent judgements and decisions
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Ability to triage/balance competing priorities
Ability to function under pressure in fast passed health and human services environments
Ability to be flexible, open and responsive to ongoing industry changes
Ability to articulate and communicate the Community Partners program’s mission
Ability to represent the organization in a variety of circumstances and forums
Ability to identify opportunities and obstacles and develop effective and creative solutions
Strong commitment to the rights and ability of people served to live, work, have meaningful relationships and receive the resources and support needed in their community of choice
Knowledge of person-centered, strength based, recovery-oriented values and principles and modalities
Knowledge of clinical and psychiatric rehabilitation values, principles and techniques
Knowledge of health risks of prevalence with adults with SMI/SUD
Knowledge of health promotion and clinical care coordination techniques
Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive services
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues
Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with Enrollees
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community and other resources
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of available community health, mental health, and SUD services and resources
Minimum of 3 years care management experience preferred.
Experience working with people living with SMI and/or SUD.
High School diploma required.
CPR within 2 weeks of hire
First Aid within 2 weeks of hire
Possess and maintain adequate insurance (if using personal vehicle)
Maintain a safe driving record (subject to annual checks)
Valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year
Must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to bi-lingual/bi-cultural applicants and those with lived experience of BH conditions.
BA/BS in human services related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides outreach to and engages Enrollees referred to Restoration Center (RC).
Supports team by focusing on “hard to reach” individuals.
Coordinates and plans coordination and co-location of RC services with both internal and external partners.
Drives and obtains referrals regarding connections to community or social service partners that align with the needs and goals of target population (Social determinants of health).
Works with PCP offices, specialty providers and acute care settings to generate new referrals for RC teams.
Collaborates closely with PCP and other providers, including but not limited to community resources, to assure appropriate referrals based on level of care needed to optimize outcomes and minimize risk.
Communicates and collaborates with ACO/MCO teams and serves as a team resource.
Manages a modified caseload which includes the development and completion of Comprehensive Assessments, risk assessments and complex care planning.
Leads care transitions for “hard to reach” enrollees through collaboration with Enrollee, community provider staff, ICT and hospital staff to ensure a safe discharge plan and a well-coordinated implementation of that plan.
Performs other duties, as assigned.