Case Manager - Men's Residence - Summit Avenue

Company: Bay Cove Human Services
Location: Somerville
Posted on: June 17, 2022

Job Description:

Schedule: Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm Mission Statement: Bay Cove Human Services partners with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential.Job Summary:A Case Manager supports this mission in your daily care, interventions, teaching and guidance of Summit Avenue clients. This is a non-exempt position.Supervisory Responsibilities: N/AEssential Functions of Position:Completes the psychosocial and determines with the client (and co-workers when appropriate) the individual treatment and aftercare plansResponsible for client aftercare referrals (follow-up substance abuse treatment) and placementPromotes ongoing participation of the client with decisions involving plans, goals and progressEnsures the completions of psychosocial, admission MIS form, and treatment plan within first 24-48 hours after patient admissionArranges aftercare interviews or other related appointments by telephone after obtaining appropriate releases to disclose necessary informationCoordinates treatment services with external treatment providers, outpatient counselors/therapists, opioid treatment, and other partners such as primary care, DCF, CourtsCoordinates discharge date with nurse and insurance coordinatorCompletes discharge summary and discharge MIS formMaintains relevant and timely counseling progress notesProvides a level of counseling conducive to a stable medical and psychological state during detox/withdrawal. Arranges referral to the BEST Team when indicatedLeads educational/recovery client groups as assignedAttends daily report with other unit disciplines and communicate clients' plans and progress as coordinated with team membersAssists in team effort in handling crisis-oriented emergencies Documents all interventions in the counseling progress notesAvailable for weekend and holiday coverage in fair and equitable distributionAttends staff meetings, supervision, in-service conferences, periodic reviews and other relative meetings as determined by the clinical or program directorParticipates as an active member of the multidisciplinary treatment team Serves as an advocate and resource, providing the client with community support information, assist clients to arrange essential appointments and accompany clients to those appointments requiring attention during their stay Responsible for conducting post-discharge follow-up for clients within 30 days of discharge Other case management duties as directed by the clinical director or program directorRequirements for the PositionHigh School diploma or equivalentMinimum Two years' professional experience One-year experience in human services, substance use and mental health field preferredCertification or eligibility for certification in substance abuse counseling and willingness to pursue certification preferredThorough knowledge and understanding of the federal regulations pertaining to confidentiality of substance abuse treatment Understanding of computer basicsA COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of the position. One COVID-19 shot is acceptable, contingent on the individual receiving the second shot within the allotted time frame.Mission Traits:Must be able to work with individuals with substance use and mental health disorders in a respectful, compassionate and supportive mannerAbility to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, patient boundaries, remain calm under pressureAbility to work in fast-paced environmentMust be able to work as a team member as well as independently Must have own reliable transportation Must have a desire for personal and professional growthMust be able to work under time constraints and be flexiblePhysical RequirementsNot applicable

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