Case Manager Butler Hospital Per Diem

Care New England Health System•Providence, RI

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate services for consumers to minimize stressors and to facilitate the reduction of psychiatric symptoms, coordinate all health care needs and help individuals towards overall wellness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field required.
Must have valid driver's license and insured automobile.
Must be able to work flexible nights and weekends and or Holidays.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience working in the field of mental health/substance use preferred.
LCDP certificate preferred or if you are near completing.

Responsibilities

Coordinate a variety of services for consumers.
Treat consumers with respect.
Provide support counseling, problem solving, and assessment to consumers.
Establish attainable goals with the consumer.
Involve consumers, agencies and others in planning.
Assist consumers in deciding which areas they want to address.
Assist consumers with basic medical procedures and hygiene needs.
Encourage consumers to attain the highest possible levels of independence.
Accept the values and lifestyles of consumers.
Use a flexible approach with a diverse population.
Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, to include working with substance abusers, as it relates to case management.
Present verbally a synopsis of actual cases as required.
Accompany consumers to appointments with agencies, clinics, doctors, etc.
Initiate vocational/job development activities with consumer.
Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management as needed.
Assess consumers' unmet needs (psychological, physical, housing, and psychiatric.)
Identify, assess and respond to crisis situations.
Perform in a calm and professional manner during crisis or emergency situations.
Transport consumers in own vehicle to planned activities and appointments.
Complete recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other Center requirements within required time frames and abide by Center confidentiality policy.
Complete progress notes with appropriate format.
Develop and implement a plan of care with ongoing consumer input.
Complete a clear, specific, behaviorally oriented treatment plan as required, with consumer signature.
Monitor confidentiality in accordance with agency policy and legal requirements.
Follow required office procedures in a cooperative manner.
Initiate and process incident reports as per agency guidelines.
Adhere to Infection Control protocols.
Maintain cooperative relationships with team, consumers, community agencies and the public.
Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams within the agency.
Work in cooperation with co-workers and supervisory staff.
Deal with team members regarding problems in a constructive manner.
Accept and use direction and supervision.
Benefit from constructive criticism.
Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences.
Provide feedback to staff on the content of educational programs attended.
Attend mandatory in-service trainings and other trainings required.
Other duties as assigned
Serve on appropriate agency committees.