Case Manager - Addiction Treatment Services

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Tewksbury, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Transitional Support Services (TSS) is a program dedicated to helping men by providing short-term residential support services to individuals in early recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Clients are provided with the tools they need to begin developing skills of daily living including goal setting, problem solving, and self-advocacy. Services include nursing support, individual case management, group treatment sessions, aftercare planning, and more. The Case Manager role is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to advocate for and serve individuals who struggle with addiction within a collaborative, established, patient-centered organization.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
A minimum of one year related experience and/or training in the area of addiction treatment.
Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred
Valid Driver’s License in good standing preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in assessments, aids in formulating effective treatment plans, discharge planning and assists in conducting substance use counseling and case management services.
Assesses patient’s continuing care needs, contacts appropriate after care resources and arranges for transfer or admission to appropriate levels of care and/or liaison with self-help organizations.
Attends staff meetings and participates in client evaluations, case conferences, and group programming activities.
Counsels clients individually and/or in family and in group sessions to assist client in achieving treatment goals and monitors condition of client to evaluate success of therapy, adapting treatment as needed.
Refers client to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services and employment services.
Prepares and maintains reports and case histories.