Case Manager: Eastern Region Service Center- 7026

CHR Career•Willimantic, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Eastern Region Service Center (ERSC) is a regional case management project administered by Advanced Behavioral Health to assist clients who are medically indigent or eligible for or currently receiving Medicaid LIA. CHR case managers work with staff from 5 other agencies in the eastern portion of Connecticut to provide assessments and other case management services to clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues. Case Managers engage, encourage, and assist clients in obtaining treatment and housing, as well as employment, education, and medical services. This is a community-based position requiring travel to Willimantic, Norwich, and Putnam utilizing a company vehicle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred, or education plus equivalent work experience required.
At least two (2) years’ experience in a mental health setting preferred.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Utilizes appropriate therapeutic models to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms in a variety of environments.
Conducts program-specific assessments and screens as required by the program.
Provides case management.
Works in close collaboration with the client’s natural supports and treatment teams.
Connects clients to prosocial activities.
Provides crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
Demonstrates competency in age-related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each population served.
Demonstrates program-specific target population competencies.
Demonstrates the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to emotion regulation, age-appropriate activities and competencies, and living in a home-like setting.
Plans and actively participates in activities to support and increase skills and competencies.
Documents all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts, and appointments in compliance with agency standards.
Transports clients as required by the program.
Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training, and other meetings as assigned.
Additional duties as required.

Benefits

Ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!
Contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.
Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!
Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.
FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
Internal career fairs.
Annual wellness stipend.
FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
Fun activities like coloring contests, lunch & learns, office seasonal decorating contests, employee appreciation events, and more!
Up to 6 FREE confidential counseling sessions per issue, per year, for individuals, couples, & families through our EAP program.
Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!
Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.