What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Case Manager - Recovery position at Oak Hill (Legal name: CT Institute for the Blind)?
Summary
Responsible for performing direct clinical and administrative support for a Residential service program, including case management, advocacy, education, and rehabilitative services. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Union
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides clinical knowledge regarding severe and prolonged mental health and substance abuse disorders through training and education.
- Carries an individual case load of no more than 4 clients. In some situations, this could be reduced.
- Supports an effective program by implementing clinical services, best practice models of care and daily functions as required by contractual and regulatory bodies.
- Carries out all phases of clinical services, including intake, engagement, assessment, treatment planning, continued services, transitioning and discharge processes.
- Provides competent Recovery oriented clinical case-management services by the demonstration of intervention and support, inclusion of family/friends/community, dignity and care, supportive counseling and medication self-administration where applicable.
- Provides support through Rehabilitation Option services for individuals’ needs such as: entitlements, nutrition, clothing, basic care skills, pursuit of personal interests, spirituality, relationships and finance management, where applicable.
- Functions as part of a treatment team providing coverage for other Case Managers’ caseloads when needed.
- Ensures that the program’s physical environment meets required regulations including a clean, safe, and welcoming atmosphere.
- Supports the processes for all contractual agreements, certifications or licensing regulations including but not limited to the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and CARF.
- Consults and monitors medical and mental health needs regarding risk management. Implement risk management plans as necessary.
- Makes individual program percentage of required direct contacts per week.
- Spends 65% or more of total scheduled work hours with clients. Performs skill-based group and individual work with clients, when applicable.
Education and Years of Experience
- Degree: Bachelors’ Degree in Human Service Field Required. Masters Degree Preferred.
- Number of Years of Experience: 1
Requirements
- Prior clinical experience in the field of mental health and addictions.
- Must maintain and provide proof of valid driver’s license and automobile insurance in good standing.
- Ability to provide leadership under stressful or crisis situations. Ability to solve problems. Ability to meet deadlines and establish and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Medication Self-Administration Training
- Demonstration of ethical behavior and sound judgment that supports the NASW standard of care.
- Ability to travel to various agencies, businesses, and be with clients in the community, if needed.
- Use of personal vehicle.
- Able to work flexible hours when necessary.
- Must meet and maintain all required training, certifications etc. needed.
- Uphold confidentiality by following the HIPAA regulations.
Working Conditions
- Working conditions are based both in office and community/residential settings.
- Local travel.
- Possibility of exposure to outdoor weather conditions, unsanitary environments.
- Possibility of exposure to use of substances, vulgar statements, or hostile/dangerous situations
Salary : $20 - $21
