Case Manager - Recovery

Summit BHC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager supports the department by providing case management to different units within the facility. As a member of the treatment team, this role coordinates care across multiple providers so clients receive the support identified in their individualized treatment plans. The Case Manager is responsible for discharge and aftercare planning and client placement, maintains ongoing communication with the treatment team, keeps routine contact with referral sources and providers, maintains a resource file, and participates in departmental quality care monitoring. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position at Ivory Plains Recovery Center in Adair, Iowa. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent. A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related human service field is preferred. CPR certification and de-escalation training are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility. First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements. Ivory Plains Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The facility is an equal opportunity employer and encourages veterans and military spouses to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
CPR certification and de-escalation training; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related human service field.
One or more years of related experience in a behavioral setting.
Experience with the client population served by the facility.
Previous case management experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement appropriate activities and programs within the scope of practice, and provide services in accordance with clients’ individualized service plans (ISPs).
Collaborate with clients and their families or significant others to implement effective service plans and explain options, including their advantages and disadvantages, to the team.
Maintain comprehensive clinical records, documenting service delivery activities such as assessments, services provided, care coordination, discharge planning, and client progress toward recovery.
Work with the clinical team to engage, educate, communicate, and coordinate care with clients, families, behavioral and general medical health care providers, community resources, and other parties to ensure ISP services are implemented.
Begin discharge planning at admission and obtain collateral input from providers and supports.
Make and coordinate appropriate referrals for services identified in the service plan through contracted network providers or community resources; evaluate and update covered services identified in the plan monthly.
Coordinate referrals or complete screening and assessment for clients on the caseload for financial entitlements, including AHCCCS and SSI/SSD; complete AHCCCS applications for eligible clients on the caseload.
Ensure transition, discharge, and aftercare plans are developed and implemented before behavioral health services are discontinued.
Contact referral sources and other treatment providers within designated time frames and document contacts accordingly.
Use appropriate crisis intervention techniques as needed.
Communicate relevant client information to the treatment team and participate in discussions and evaluations of client goals, objectives, and motivations.
Maintain routine contact with referral sources and providers and maintain a resource file.
Participate in departmental quality care monitoring.