Case Manager: Oak Street- 7186

CHR Career•Willimantic, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager will utilize appropriate therapeutic models to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms in a variety of environments. This role involves conducting program-specific assessments and screens, providing case management, and working in close collaboration with the client’s natural supports and treatment teams. The Case Manager will connect clients to prosocial activities, provide crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed, and demonstrate competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served. The position requires the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills, including those related to emotion regulation, age-appropriate activities and competencies, and living in a home-like setting. Planning and actively participating in activities to support and increase skills and competencies is also a key responsibility. The Case Manager will document all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts, and appointments in compliance with agency standards, and may be required to transport clients. Participation in staff meetings, supervision, training, and other assigned meetings is expected, along with performing additional duties as required.

Requirements

Associate’s required plus bachelor’s equivalent experience (2 years)
At least two (2) years’ experience in a mental health setting preferred.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Utilizes appropriate therapeutic models to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms in a variety of environments.
Conducts program specific assessments and screens as required by program.
Provides case management.
Works in close collaboration with the client’s natural supports and treatment teams.
Connects to prosocial activities.
Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
Demonstrates program specific target population competencies.
Demonstrates the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to emotion regulation, age-appropriate activities and competencies and living in a home-like setting.
Plan and actively participate in activities to support and increase skills and competencies.
Documents all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and appointments in compliance with agency standards.
Transports clients as required by program.
Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training and other meetings as assigned.
Additional duties as required.

Benefits

Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.
Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.