Justice Case Manager

Axiom Care • Phoenix, AZ

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Care is a fast-paced, rapidly growing substance abuse treatment and sober living housing provider. The Justice Case Manager role is integral to Axiom Care's OP program, which includes temporary housing, recovery education, employment assistance, and high-needs case management in a sober living environment with specialized clinical programming. This program specifically serves justice-involved and SMI (Seriously Mentally Ill) populations aiming for recovery, skill-building for community reintegration, reduction of criminogenic thinking, and achievement of independent living. The outpatient Specialty Case Managers focus on addressing social determinants of health and structural obstacles to ensure clients have the highest chance of successful recovery and community reintegration. They also assist with on-site activities and program functions as assigned by the Clinical Director, Facilities Manager, and/or other administrative staff.

Requirements

• Must be proficient in computer applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, client supports and professionals.
• Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Working knowledge of twelve step programs of recovery
• Strict adherence to ethical treatment standards
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to type at least 45 wpm.
• Minimum one year of case management knowledge and experience with the AHCCCS population, justice involved persons, chronically underhoused and the substance use treatment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience with the Crisis/SMI population strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict adherence to state and local ethical standards and legal requirements at all times
• Complete case management functions focused on a housing first and high needs case management model
• Assist clients with AHCCS applications, employment specialty services and other paperwork to aid with financial stability, autonomy and connecting with needed services
• Develop client-driven individualized treatment plans and continually monitor and record treatment progress
• Carry a caseload of about 20-30 clients through their residential stay
• Complete high-quality documentation of any service provided, follow up needed, or other clinically pertinent information within 24 hours
• Take initiative to be aware and stay updated about community resources
• Assess client progress, needs and barriers in each interaction and document
• Make referrals to and coordinate care with external resources regularly for all client needs
• Secure client information per HIPAA standards
• Assist with providing and attends training as requested
• Attend clinical meetings, oversight and interdisciplinary team meetings as requested
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team throughout the day including tech staff and leadership to ensure the best client care and open, frequent communication
• Complete case management functions as needed
• Assist in holding clients accountable for attendance and compliance with program expectations
• Identify and report ongoing maintenance and safety issues at facility
• Intervene with de-escalation, empathy and, as needed, emergency response protocol to crisis and emergency situations
• Perform other related tasks and projects as assigned by management

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% match
• Paid time off (PTO), paid sick time, and paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Reimbursement for CMEs
• Free criminal record clearance for eligible justice-impacted staff through a partnership with Rasa Legal
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits including group term life, voluntary term life, AD&D, short term disability, and accident coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed