Case Manager

Valley Hope•Littleton, CO

12h•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

CASE MANAGER: Full-Time Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Valley Hope’s New Direction’s for families is in search of a very special Case Manager, to work out of our Littleton, CO facility. At New Directions for Families, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves the lives of women and their children, and builds hope for their future as a family. New Directions for Families, located in Littleton, is a specialized Valley Hope treatment center dedicated to providing life-changing drug and alcohol addiction treatment for women with children (ages 0-12) and pregnant women. NDF provides a safe place for mothers to receive family-focused treatment for substance use disorder without having to be separated from their children. Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of our organization. JOB SUMMARY: Works under the supervision and direction of the Program Director. Plans and assists with the implementation of continuing care for assigned patients. Facilitates patient rehabilitation group sessions. Identifies needed recovery resources for housing, education, vocational development, mental health, community support groups and medical care; provides assistance to patients in accessing those resources. Provides education regarding substance use disorders, mental illness and prevention to patients, family members, and significant others. Works with all relevant and interested external parties including family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies. Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner. Completes all clinical documentation including discharge materials in an accurate and timely manner. Communicates with onsite supervisor about daily job duties and supervisory direction provided. Communicates with clinical supervisors, clinical staff, and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status. Logs all supervision as per state requirements. Adheres to Valley Hope’s clinical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care. Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training as required. Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines. Completes any required continuing education credits. Maintains current state license/certification. Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, clients, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

Requirements

Twenty (20) hours of continuing education in the field of behavioral healthcare.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in behavioral sciences, education or social work.
One (1) plus years of work experience in substance abuse counseling industry.
CAT certification and have passed the Jurisprudence exam.

Responsibilities

Plans and assists with the implementation of continuing care for assigned patients.
Facilitates patient rehabilitation group sessions.
Identifies needed recovery resources for housing, education, vocational development, mental health, community support groups and medical care; provides assistance to patients in accessing those resources.
Provides education regarding substance use disorders, mental illness and prevention to patients, family members, and significant others.
Works with all relevant and interested external parties including family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies.
Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
Completes all clinical documentation including discharge materials in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicates with onsite supervisor about daily job duties and supervisory direction provided.
Communicates with clinical supervisors, clinical staff, and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
Logs all supervision as per state requirements.
Adheres to Valley Hope’s clinical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training as required.
Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
Completes any required continuing education credits.
Maintains current state license/certification.
Interacts and communicates with others (patients, co-workers, management, clients, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.