Case Manager - Men's Residence - Summit Avenue

Company: Bay Cove Human Services
Location: Somerville
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Case Manager - Men's Residence - Summit Avenue







Somerville, MA, USA

Req #335







Thursday, July 14, 2022







Bay Cove Human Services has been recognized by the Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in 2021. This is the sixth year that Bay Cove has been acknowledged for this distinction.







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/A
Essential Functions of Position:

• Completes the psychosocial and determines with the client (and co-workers when appropriate) the individual treatment and aftercare plans
• Responsible for client aftercare referrals (follow-up substance abuse treatment) and placement
• Promotes ongoing participation of the client with decisions involving plans, goals and progress
• Ensures the completions of psychosocial, admission MIS form, and treatment plan within first 24-48 hours after patient admission
• Arranges aftercare interviews or other related appointments by telephone after obtaining appropriate releases to disclose necessary information
• Coordinates treatment services with external treatment providers, outpatient counselors/therapists, opioid treatment, and other partners such as primary care, DCF, Courts
• Coordinates discharge date with nurse and insurance coordinator
• Completes discharge summary and discharge MIS form
• Maintains relevant and timely counseling progress notes
• Provides a level of counseling conducive to a stable medical and psychological state during detox/withdrawal. Arranges referral to the BEST Team when indicated
• Leads educational/recovery client groups as assigned
• Attends daily report with other unit disciplines and communicate clients' plans and progress as coordinated with team members
• Assists in team effort in handling crisis-oriented emergencies
• Documents all interventions in the counseling progress notes
• Available for weekend and holiday coverage in fair and equitable distribution
• Attends staff meetings, supervision, in-service conferences, periodic reviews and other relative meetings as determined by the clinical or program director
• Participates 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 Position
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum Two years' professional experience
  • One-year experience in human services, substance use and mental health field preferred
  • Certification or eligibility for certification in substance abuse counseling and willingness to pursue certification preferred
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the federal regulations pertaining to confidentiality of substance abuse treatment
  • Understanding of computer basics
  • A 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 manner
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, patient boundaries, remain calm under pressure
    • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
    • Must 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 growth
    • Must be able to work under time constraints and be flexiblePhysical Requirements
      • Not applicable
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
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