Part Time Case Manager

The Recovery Village•Palmer Lake, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care. Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men and women live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma.
Two years' clinical experience in the medical and/or behavioral healthcare field.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors’ Degree in health-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing comprehensive case management services with a primary focus on discharge planning and individualized aftercare coordination, in compliance with applicable State, Federal, and accreditation standards.
Conducting discharge needs assessments, developing and coordinating individualized aftercare plans, and working directly with patients to schedule follow-up appointments for ongoing care, including referral to ARS outpatient services for continued treatment when appropriate.
Collaborating closely with the multidisciplinary treatment team to ensure aftercare plans align with clinical recommendations and patient needs.
Working directly with business development, referents, and payors to coordinate continued care services.
Supporting patients remaining engaged in treatment by assisting with employment- and legal-related needs, crisis situations, and other barriers to successful treatment participation and discharge.
Working in close partnership with Financial Case Managers to address financial considerations that may impact discharge planning and continuity of care.
Providing coverage for financial counseling functions as needed to support patient flow and operational continuity.
Conducting comprehensive discharge and aftercare assessments; developing and coordinating appropriate referral and aftercare plans; and ensuring alignment with individualized treatment plans.
Following treatment plans, contributing timely treatment plan updates, and completing accurate discharge summaries to support continuity of care.
Completing initial case management assessments within 72 hours of admission and ongoing weekly discharge needs assessments, developing individualized aftercare plans that include crisis planning as clinically indicated.
Prioritizing referral to ARS outpatient services for step-down levels of care when clinically appropriate to support continuity of treatment within the ARS continuum.
Working directly with patients to coordinate and schedule aftercare appointments and referrals that support ongoing treatment and recovery.
Coordinating and scheduling follow-up aftercare appointments within seven (7) days of discharge, including MAT provider appointments when applicable, and ensuring timely referrals to appropriate outpatient or community-based services to support continuity of care.
Collaborating closely with Business Development, referents, payors, and community providers to coordinate continued care needs and facilitate timely step-down placements.
Maintaining open and ongoing communication with the clinicians and multidisciplinary treatment team regarding discharge planning, aftercare progress, and patient needs.
Assisting patients in remaining engaged in treatment by addressing employment, legal, and other psychosocial barriers.
Assisting patients with employment-related documentation and coordination, including FMLA, short-term disability, state paid leave programs, return-to-work documentation, and other employment-related requirements that support treatment participation and successful discharge.
Assisting patients with COBRA election processes, including verification of coverage activation and confirmation of required premium payments, when applicable.
Ensuring aftercare planning aligns with the individualized treatment plan and organizational standards.
Ensuring Discharge Folders are complete, accurate, and patient-ready at the time of discharge, including individualized aftercare resources, referrals, scheduled appointments, the completed Case Management Discharge Plan (CMDP) report, and copies of required documentation such as letters of presence, letters of completion or incompletion, and return-to-work letters.
Working in coordination with Financial Case Managers to address financial considerations that may impact discharge planning and continuity of care.
Providing coverage for Financial Counseling functions as needed, including patient financial education, coordination with RCM/Admissions, and assistance with required financial documentation.