Acenda Integrated Health
Location
Glassboro, New Jersey
Salary
$22 / HOUR
The Case Manager facilitates the transition of individuals with serious mental illness from correctional facilities to the community through discharge planning and resource linkage. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing direct in-home support, and advocating for clients during court hearings.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in behavioral health with one year of experience, an Associate's degree with two years of experience, or a high school diploma with lived recovery experience and peer certification. A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record are mandatory.
The case manager engages consumers in the discharge planning process to assist with the transition to the community through probation/jail. The case manager provides post-discharge follow-up to support the consumer with community integration. This is done through direct in-home contact and linkage to community resources. The consumer is linked to resources that support the ability to remain stable within the community. In addition, the case manager conducts assessments within correctional facilities and attends court hearings to advocate for persons served. On call as needed for client crisis needs. As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.
Services shall include, but shall not be limited to: assessment, service planning, services linkage, ongoing monitoring, ongoing support, and advocacy. Provides weekly face to face contact with clients in the community by pre-scheduling sessions and utilizing treatment plan goals for session preparation. Provides linkages across needs, warm hands, and follow up for resources to ensure client stability; transport clients for identified goal needs and stabilization for successful linkage needs. Maintain all documentation as identified in state contract and program manual. Monitors treatment planning ongoing and discharge planning. Staff weekly performance benchmarks is between 20-25hrs of face to face, 50% of time is client facing. On-site presence at jail and consistent communication with probation and other community agencies for referrals and pre-discharge planning. Participate in all program, agency, supervision meetings as required. Maintains yearly required case management trainings. Completes all required documentation: notes within 24hrs of contact, as well as treatment plans and assessments as documented in program manual to support timely billing and required timeframes. Adheres to a flexible schedule based on client and program needs. Demonstrates competent written and verbal communication with referral sources and external customers. Attentive and responsive to customer needs in a helpful, supportive and timely manner. Works collaboratively with coworkers and agency staff to effectively communicate and problem-solve. Meets obligations of the program (contractual, licensing, Medicaid, etc.). Follows program policies and procedures and encourages the same in others. Educates self on issues impacting the program population. Operates conscientiously in accordance with program budget (i.e., use of client engaging funds, office supplies). Performs other related duties as assigned.
Possess a Bachelor of Arts in a behavioral health field from an accredited institution and one (1) year of relevant, post degree experience; or possess an Associate’s degree in a direct care field (e.g. psychosocial rehabilitation or psychiatric nursing) from an accredited institution and two (2) years of relevant post degree experience; or possess a minimum of a high school degree, have the ability to use his/her lived experience of recovery from mental illness, and either possess or complete a nationally or NJ approved peer certification training program within one year of hire; Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances. Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.
Base Rate: $21.85 / hourly Sign-on Bonus: $750 Schedule: Day What we provide: An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency Mission-driven core Health, Vision and Dental coverage for you and your family 401(k) with 100% employer match on the first 5% of comp Generous time-off Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Year-end bonuses Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Department/Program Proj for Assist in Transition from Homelessness - Gloucester (PATHG) A career at Acenda is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to create a lasting impact within your community. #TeamAcenda's culture is based on compassion and care for each other, as well as the individuals and communities we care for. We're a passionate workforce striving to move lives forward and have fun along the way.
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