What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASE MANAGER position at Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc.?
Job Details
Case Manager
CRCSI is hiring a Full Time Case Manager for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program.
What we do here:
The Assertive Community Team (ACT) is a full support service program incorporating case management and treatment for any of your loved ones experiencing severe and persistent mental illness, such as Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, etc.
As a primary, direct service, ACT provides comprehensive and intensive outpatient mental health treatment as well as rehabilitative and support services to anyone who needs help beyond traditional community mental health services.
How does this job contribute to the program?
The employee will be expected to function as a caseworker as part of the therapeutic team for Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) consumers and to ensure maintenance of standards for compliance with regulations and licensure. The incumbent will work closely with the ACT treatment team and psychiatrist in formulating and executing treatment and transportation needs that conform to current standards of care.
The employee will be responsible for all aspects of care delivered in an ACT program to include psychiatric rehabilitation, community integration, housing, employment, and service coordination.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in daily team meetings, treatment team meetings, meetings with family or other providers as needed regarding the treatment needs of the consumers of ACT and collaborate with outside agencies, healthcare partners, family, and others in a professional and organized manner.
- Participates in duties associated with engagement, admissions and discharges, plans and facilitates skill teaching groups and therapeutic activity groups and provides scheduled individual and group counseling.
- Develop a therapeutic relationship that will enhance teamwork, quality of program, and consistency across the program with other ACT staff members.
- Work with other agencies and service providers to access necessary community support for ACT consumers and maintain contact with other agencies involved in the care of ACT consumers, so as to promote continuity of care.
What is a typical schedule for this position?
This position will be Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. On-call hours may be required as needed for client care.
What benefits do you offer?
Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc. (CRCSI) offers a wide variety of benefits to include but are not limited to: Highmark Medical Insurance with a low premium cost for employees, Highmark Dental Insurance with no cost to the employee, Highmark Vision Insurance with a low premium cost to the employee, a Long-Term Disability Policy, Life Insurance, and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Policy at no cost to the employee. CRCSI also offers a generous 5% 401k employer match after six months of employment.
Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon 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.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in the human service field.
Experience: One year mental health experience preferred
Other Requirements: PA State Criminal, Child Abuse Certification, and FBI Clearances and a Valid Driver’s License with a Motor Vehicle Record that meets acceptable standards of CRCSI Auto Insurance Carrier.