Case Manager : Full-Time

Valley Hope•Moundridge, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Valley Hope of Moundridge is seeking a Case Manager to support patients receiving residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment. The Case Manager works under the supervision and direction of the Program Director and plans and assists with continuing care for assigned patients. The role includes facilitating rehabilitation groups and recovery education workshops, identifying recovery resources, and helping patients access services related to housing, education, vocational development, mental health, community support, and medical care. The Case Manager also provides education about substance use disorders, mental illness, and prevention to patients and their families or significant others, and works with relevant external parties, including family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies. The position requires timely and accurate patient records, treatment documentation, and discharge materials, as well as communication with supervisors and clinical and medical staff about patients’ treatment and status. The Case Manager logs supervision as required by state regulations, maintains current knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment, follows company and regulatory policies, and participates in assigned meetings, development, and training. Professional and respectful communication with patients, coworkers, management, clients, and vendors is expected. This is a full-time position scheduled Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. It is based in a residential treatment facility and requires walking throughout the facility.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a similar position and/or healthcare environment.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in behavioral sciences, education, or social work.
At least one year of work experience in the substance abuse counseling industry.
Certification as a Case Manager in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

Plan and assist with implementing continuing care for assigned patients.
Facilitate patient rehabilitation group sessions and educational workshops on recovery topics.
Identify needed recovery resources related to housing, education, vocational development, mental health, community support groups, and medical care, and assist patients in accessing them.
Educate patients, family members, and significant others about substance use disorders, mental illness, and prevention.
Work with relevant external parties, including family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies.
Accurately and promptly record treatment activities and patient observations in patient records and complete required paperwork.
Complete clinical documentation, including discharge materials, accurately and promptly.
Communicate with the onsite supervisor about daily duties and supervisory direction.
Communicate with clinical supervisors, clinical staff, and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
Log supervision according to state requirements.
Maintain current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and state and federal guidelines.
Follow Valley Hope’s clinical philosophies, policies, and procedures, and those of other regulating bodies, to ensure quality patient care.
Participate in assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training.
Communicate professionally and tactfully with patients, coworkers, management, clients, and vendors, treating others with respect and consideration.