Case Manager

Oaks Integrated Care • Montclair, NJ

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager works in an addictions-based program serving adults age 18 and older in Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey. The program supports people diagnosed with a substance use disorder and/or co-occurring mental health and substance disorders. The role provides person-centered case management, helps clients access concrete resources and coordinate care, and develops recovery plans in collaboration with clients and a multidisciplinary team. The position also serves clients participating in the Contingency Management and Other Strategies for the Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience working with high-needs individuals in a behavioral health setting.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Ability to provide person-centered, family-centered, and trauma-informed care.
• Understanding of and commitment to supporting recovery and resiliency.
• Ability to assess and interpret information related to the population served.
• Knowledge of symptoms of the relevant disabilities or disorders and ability to recognize symptom exacerbation.
• General understanding of treatment needs and knowledge of available treatment resources and their appropriate use.
• Population-specific communication skills and understanding of care coordination.
• General knowledge of housing subsidies and management of subsidies.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• CADC.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive case management assessments addressing areas such as social support, treatment needs, finances, transportation, legal services, and health care.
• Coordinate services with families, vocational and housing specialists, peer supports, and a multidisciplinary team.
• Help individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders obtain concrete resources and coordinate care when they are not eligible for other existing case management services.
• Work directly with clients participating in the Contingency Management and Other Strategies for the Treatment of Stimulant Use Disorders Program.
• Maintain working relationships with Essex County treatment facilities, acute care centers, resources, and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement person-centered individual recovery plans identifying priorities, desired outcomes, and strategies and resources to achieve those outcomes.
• Train clients to recognize relapse triggers and use strategies to avoid relapse.
• Determine the type and frequency of services desired by the person served and provide services responsive to individual needs.
• Use engagement skills to motivate and encourage individuals to voluntarily access services that support a healthy lifestyle.
• Advocate on behalf of individuals and provide a holistic experience.
• Document consumer sessions and outreach thoroughly and promptly in the ECR.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and individual supervision according to agency standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Vision plan.
• Retirement plan.
• Flexible spending plans.
• Excellent time benefits for qualified positions.
• Opportunity for personal and career growth, including supervision toward professional licensure for eligible candidates.
• Team-oriented environment; the organization practices the FISH! Philosophy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time