What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Justice Involved Services position at Oaks Integrated Care?
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Oaks Integrated Care is actively seeking for a qualified Case Manager for our JIS program. JIST works closely with local law enforcement to divert nonviolent mental health consumers from the jail system to appropriate mental health services in the community.
The Case Manager will have the ability assess and interpret information related to population; have knowledge of the symptoms of the disability/disorder and ability to recognize exacerbation of symptoms; have a general understanding of treatment needs; knowledge of available treatment resources and appropriate use; Population-specific communication skills.
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30p-5:00p with 30 minute unpaid lunch.
Responsibilities:
• To provide intensive community-based services to seriously and persistently mentally ill consumers in the community
• To facilitate service linkage in the mental health and non-mental health, health system coordinating and integrating services from multiple providers
• To provide direct service support including: transportation, coordinating treatment team meeting; filing applications for services; aggressive advocacy; escort to appointment; daily living skill remediation and money management
• Responsible for maintaining a consumer clinical record(electronically) that accurately reflects all services provided on a timely basis and meets Agency and funding source standards
• Responsible for completing of Daily Activities in the Electronic Clinical Record
• To provide 24 hours/7 days a week on call crisis intervention on a rotating basis, including evenings and weekends
• To work collaboratively with the Clinical Team
• Driving and travel within within Mercer, Camden and Burlington Counties required.
Benefits:
• Competitive base salary
• Medical and dental insurance
• Vision plan
• Retirement plan
• Flexible spending plans
• EXCELLENT time benefits
• Opportunity for personal and career growth
• Team oriented environment – we practice the FISH! Philosophy
Qualifications:
• MSW or a Master’s degree with clinical training, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus (1) year post-degree relevant experience;
• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
Oaks Integrated Care considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status. All applicants when hired must submit to a drug screening, background check and fingerprinting.
