Patient Centered Case Manager

Valley Hope•Moundridge, KS

2d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Case Manager: 10am-9pm (Sun - Wed) Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time? Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery. Valley Hope of Moundridge, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Patient Centered Case Manager to join our dedicated and passionate team! Located just north of Wichita, Valley Hope of Moundridge, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 2010. 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. JOB SUMMARY: Works under the supervision and direction of the Program Director. 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 clinical supervisors, clinical staff, and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status. 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.

Requirements

Current Person Centered Case Management Certification or Bachelor’s degree.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
One (1) plus years of work experience in substance abuse counseling industry is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Pursing graduate degree in behavioral sciences, education or social work and licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

Works under the supervision and direction of the Program Director.
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 clinical supervisors, clinical staff, and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
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.