Case Manager

Allegheny County Med Unit - Comprehensive Treatment Centers • Pittsburgh, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager is a clinical professional at an outpatient medication-assisted treatment Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). The role manages patient cases using clinical knowledge and expertise and may provide therapeutic services. The Case Manager develops, implements, manages, and evaluates patient care plans and provides case management and care coordination for clinic patients. The position is grant-funded and contingent on continued grant funding; it may be modified or discontinued depending on funding availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related Human Service field.
• 1–2 years of experience working in a behavioral health setting.
• Current and active clinical licensure, or active endorsement to license, based on the requirements of the state in which the clinic operates.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the population served by the clinic.
• Previous experience in case management and/or utilization review.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, manage, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Collect and correlate clinical data and provide clinical input to the treatment team.
• Convey medical criteria and clinical information between insurance providers and the treatment team as warranted.
• Correlate clinical data for the business office as required.
• Provide case management and care coordination services for patients in the clinic.
• Coordinate continuum-of-care activities for assigned patients and ensure appropriate resource utilization, service delivery, and compliance with external agencies' and referral sources' requirements.
• Conduct individual and family educational sessions when needed.
• Coordinate treatment and discharge activities as needed.
• Communicate in a timely manner about issues or activities relevant to the team and its relationship within the facility or treatment milieu.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Early morning hours offering work/life balance.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Eligible positions may qualify for student loan forgiveness through HRSA, depending on clinic site eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level