Case Manager for our Portsmouth House Group Home

Thrive Behavioral Health•Portsmouth, RI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct service, coordination of care, and linkage to services and advocacy, as needed to individual client and/or family for the purpose of assisting client with their overall life management and recovery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Service field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum (2) year experience in Human Service field working with clients with disabilities preferred.
Experience or training in related state and federal assistance programs also preferred.
Basic computer literacy skills are necessary.
Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

Nice To Haves

Case Management / Community Support Professional Certification or working toward preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide assessment, referral, education, treatment, and follow-up services to clients on issues concerning mental health, medical, substance abuse, vocational, and living skills.
Collaborate with other providers, agencies, and individuals in the client’s network of care.
Provide referral, advocacy and education to the community regarding issues of chemical dependency or mental health.
Monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning; monitor medication regimen and document findings. report any variance to appropriate clinical supervisory staff.
Teach clients effective techniques for symptom management and medication as prescribed.
Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.
Provide assistance with living arrangements and income maintenance to insure safe and affordable housing.
Provide assistance and education in the management of client rep payee accounts.
Develop and implement treatment person centered recovery plans and document services consistent with Thrive standards.
Produce, complete, and maintain billing forms, logs, data collection forms, clinical documentation and client records on time and in accordance with Thrive standards and state and federal regulations.
Schedule and maintain client hours sufficient to achieve individual / program billing targets.
Participate in clinical team meetings to ensure smooth coordination of client services and treatment.
Provide crisis intervention.
Accompany client to community appointments, provide advocacy as needed.
Assist in coordination and oversight of client’s physical healthcare and needs.
Review e-mail account daily for new messages.
Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a “Team Player”.