Case Manager

Newport County Community Mental Health Center • Middletown, RI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive, high-energy organization that uses a state-of-the-art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma-informed, evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinics. We are seeking an experienced Case Manager to join our team. The Case Manager is responsible for actively engaging and collaborating with clients to reduce barriers and support positive outcomes in critical areas of life. The Case Manager will manage a caseload of adults ages 18 and older who require intensive treatment. Clients commonly have severe and persistent mental illness.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to facilities across the area.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, independent, and adaptable in dynamic work environments.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work well within multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to apply critical thinking in client care situations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Degree in Human Services field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in the Human Services field preferred.
• Bilingual pay incentive

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily team meetings to review client visits, concerns, and coordinate care.
• Attend meetings with clients to assist with developing recovery goals with plans to overcome potential obstacles.
• Provide support with understanding medications and find solutions to challenges such as transportation to appointments, grocery shopping or communication with Social Security for benefits.
• Communicate with client families and support members as part of the client’s recovery plan.
• Ensure client housing needs are stable, including facilitating applications with Housing Authorities.
• Participate in individual or group supervision for therapeutic and problem-solving techniques.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree