Patient Centered Case Manager

Valley Hope•Atchison, KS

1d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Centered Case Manager: Sunday through Wednesday 10am-9pm Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? At Valley Hope of Atchison , the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future. Located just northwest of Kansas City, Valley Hope of Atchison, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1972. Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization. Come join our team and see for yourself why we had the highest employment satisfaction score throughout all of Valley Hope!

Requirements

Current Person Centered Case Management Certification or Bachelor’s degree.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

One (1) plus years of work experience in substance abuse counseling industry is preferred.
Graduate degree in behavioral sciences, education or social work is preferred.

Responsibilities

Gathers history on patients entering Valley Hope’s treatment program as directed by supervising clinical staff.
Coordinates individualized treatment services and engages appropriate support systems.
Identifies patient risk factors such as suicide and violence.
Meets with patients in both individual and group sessions as designated by onsite supervisor.
Accounts for patients’ history and cultural factors affecting responsiveness to previous treatment.
Acts as patient advocate to achieve the patients’ individualized treatment plan goals and objectives.
Facilitates patient rehabilitation group sessions and educational workshops on recovery topics.
Identifies needed recovery resources for housing, education, vocational development, mental health, community support groups and medical care; provides assistance to patients in accessing those resources.
Provides education regarding substance use disorders, mental illness and prevention to patients, family members, and significant others.
Ensures effective communication and participation with all relevant and interested external parties including family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies.
Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
Completes all clinical documentation including discharge materials in an accurate and timely manner.
Communicates with onsite supervisor about daily job duties and supervisory direction provided.
Communicates with clinical supervisors, clinical staff, and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
Adheres to Valley Hope’s clinical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
Participates in all assigned staff meetings, staff development, and training as required.
Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
Completes any required continuing education credits.
Maintains current certification.
Interacts and communicates with others (patients, management, clients, and vendors) in a professional and tactful manner including treating them with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.