Case Manager

Claratel Behavioral Health•Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization offering a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct-care and support staff. If you are passionate about driving change in behavioral health and developmental services and are eager to work in an environment that values innovation and inclusivity, Claratel Behavioral Health is the place for you. Here, your work is impactful, your growth is prioritized, and your well-being is supported. Together, we can forge pathways to a healthier future for all. Claratel Behavioral Health is an innovative, community-based behavioral health and developmental disabilities services organization offering a full range of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services to underserved individuals. As a public, not-for-profit organization, Claratel Behavioral Health operates in more than 20 locations in DeKalb County, Georgia, with a diverse workforce of more than 400 direct-care and support staff. If you are passionate about driving change in behavioral health and developmental services and are eager to work in an environment that values innovation and inclusivity, Claratel Behavioral Health is the place for you. Here, your work is impactful, your growth is prioritized, and your well-being is supported. Together, we can forge pathways to a healthier future for all. Make a Difference. Empower Lives. Promote Stability. Are you passionate about helping individuals who have been adversely impacted by gun violence? Join our team as a case manager and use your experience to provide compassionate, hands-on support to victims and perpetrators who have experienced gun violence. Job Summary: The State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Case Manager provides recovery-focused services including case management and psychosocial rehabilitation to justice-involved individuals living in their communities. SCIP Case Manager may work at all ages. Under general supervision, Case Managers provide interventions specifically related to treatment goals outlined on the Individual Recovery Plan (IRP), assist with coordination of care, attend agency and intra-agency meetings in the community, participate in systems evaluations to promote family navigation and enhance supports in services, and provide family education and utilization of natural support in the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related fields (such as human services, counseling, criminal justice, or social work).
One year of experience in a behavioral health setting providing case management/community support service, preferred.
One year of experience in a behavioral health setting providing case management/community support service to individuals involved in the justice system.
Proficient technology skills to be able to use electronic medical record, computer, telehealth system, and cell phone.
Care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking to additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or community.
Must have transportation to and from work, strong interpersonal skills & be a positive team player.

Responsibilities

Completes community needs assessment for all individuals assigned to caseload.
Is a member of and participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to provide input for client treatment needs based on observation/interactions with individual/family/other providers.
Provides on-going support and case management functions in accordance with the strengths, needs, and preferences identified within the treatment plan to help the individual achieve stated goals and objectives.
Provides timely, high-quality documentation for all service contacts including face-to-face and collateral meetings and outreach attempts in accordance with agency/regulatory standards requirements.
Meets regularly with program manager as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing and evaluating the provision of case management services, and attending to required administrative issues.
Is responsible for making outreach to all clients assigned to caseload a minimum of twice monthly.
Facilitate communication between various community providers on behalf of clients.
Communicate effectively with clinicians/agency staff about challenges/concerns with clients.
Maintains ethical standards and immediately communicates issues of safety and/or client health changes to program manager.
Additional duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.