SUD Case Manager

Wedgwood Christian Services•Muskegon, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Manager provides intensive case management services to assigned clients in the community. They will coordinate resources between multiple agencies, meetings for clients, and provide education to clients and family on Medicated-Assisted Treatment and other applicable topics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or another associated human service profession required.
Subscription to the Statement of Faith of Wedgwood Christian Services and agreement with the goal, purpose and objectives of the agency.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience working with adolescents and/or families preferred.
Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team in a residential treatment setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop case management plans for each client, working with the Clinical Supervisor and other team members when necessary.
Prioritize client needs appropriately by seeking feedback from all involved parties.
Provide a holistic approach, with specific attention and support to include family in programming, engaging family/natural supports in treatment, and empowering family/natural supports to help with decision making.
Facilitate multiple case aspects to meet the health and human service needs of the client.
Work to develop and maintain a resource listing for the applicable service area.
Develop case management objectives and a quarterly case plan collaboratively with the client and other resources if applicable.
Facilitate a quarterly Case Review Meeting, with all parties in attendance, to discuss the client’s case management objectives and plan for the next quarter.
Track information, beginning at intake and admission, through treatment and into aftercare, which becomes part of the statistical data bank of Wedgwood.
Track data as necessary for the program’s funding and PIHP or program requirements.
Assure that all authorizations/reauthorizations or documentation/paperwork requirements are clinically appropriate and timely (according to contracts) for all county, State of Michigan, Court, and Managed Care Agencies.
At client discharge, coordinate aftercare plans to ensure treatment continuity for the clients psychiatric, medical, and therapeutic care.
Responsible for quality assurance compliance, including but not limited to participating in peer supervision, peer utilization reviews, compliance with service delivery criteria and reporting requirements for each individual served.
Responsible for timely Quality Assurance compliance as related to employee’s roles and functions.
Meet regularly with and make use of knowledge and skills of his/her supervisor through direct supervision, case review, and field observation as outlined by the program specifications.
Participate in educational opportunities and trainings provided by the agency and through CMH that meet program requirements for continued development of skills and clinical expertise.
Participate in the collaborative process of ongoing program development and provide input regarding suggested changes.
Provide timely services as indicated in the program specifications and complete documentation requirements within the timeframes and content standards established by best practices.
Assist with the professional growth of new hires by allowing job shadowing as needed.
For the purposes of coordination of care, follow community partner, PIHP, CMH, and agency guidelines when providing treatment with patients receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or other medical treatment.
Provide education to clients, family, and other involved parties on MAT.
Keep informed of current resource availability in identified service area(s).
Utilize educational opportunities and resources offered by the agency and through the profession for continued development of skills and clinical expertise, (conferences, In-services, Therapist Meetings, etc.)
Use the knowledge and skills of his/her supervisor to increase understanding of treatment programming and to further professional development.
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Medical Plans with great coverage options
Free supplemental virtual PCP care with medical plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Dental and Vision plans
Pet insurance
Legal insurance
A Locally Partnered Employee Assistance Program
Competitive paid time off
Direct deposit
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness through PSLF
Paid Holidays
Short term disability
Long term disability
Life insurance up to 2x your annual salary
No-cost, employer paid training and re-certification provided to staff
Full gymnasium and state-of-the art 24-hour wellness center filled with a wide variety of workout equipment, available to staff at no cost.
Walking trail that leads around the beautiful campus.
Through community partnerships, Wedgwood employees and in some cases family members, are eligible for application and tuition fee discounts for several local colleges and universities.