Veteran 360 Clinical Case Manager

New England Center and Home for Veterans•Boston, MA

1d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Veteran 360 Behavioral Health Programs, provide clinical case management and individual and group supportive mental health and substance use disorder counseling to a caseload of up to 25 Veterans. This position employs a variety of evidence-based interventions including motivational interviewing, harm reduction, relapse prevention and trauma informed care to provide client centered services to Veterans.

Requirements

Master level clinician, Social Worker, Mental Health Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor, license a plus.
Two years of experience with Veteran population, mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or homelessness.
Knowledge and commitment to evidence based models such as housing first, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and trauma informed care.
Ability to employ strong clinical judgement while setting firm boundaries.
Experience with group facilitation.
Strong assessment and diagnosis skills.
Crisis intervention skills.
Proficiency with computers/databases.
Strong personal and professional boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of services and resources in the greater Boston community.
Case Management experience.
Ability to travel in the community.
Knowledge of military culture.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of up to 25 Veterans.
Ensure Veterans are swiftly and proactively connected with the services that will best meet their needs and goals.
Provide navigation and Veteran orientation coverage.
Manage crisis situations and intervene with caseload and with other Center residents when needed and alerted.
Respond and follow up with event reports.
Work in a collaborative manner with Veterans towards the goals of permanent housing placement, increasing income and benefits, improving self-determination and stabilization.
Complete biopsychosocial assessments, integrated service plans and discharge plans in conjunction with each Veteran, which best meets individual needs and program requirements.
Work in a collaborative manner with Human Services and Operations staff to provide coordinated services.
Ensure all data collection and documentation procedures are adhered to according deadlines.
Provide community based referrals to meet the needs of each Veteran during discharge planning to help maintain independent living.
Provide appointment accompaniment as needed.
Facilitate psycho-educational groups, discussion groups and games, as needed.
Attend and actively participate in department, case conferencing, Review Board and program meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.