What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Case Manager position at Pine Street Inn?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
SCHEDULE : 40 hours, 5 day work week, Monday through Friday 8am-4 : 30pm, with flexibility to work earlier or later to meet needs of guests
Pays $28.18 per hour DOE
LOCATION : 444 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA; required to travel to other shelter locations
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Pine Street Inn provides comprehensive, intensive clinical support to chronically homeless individuals with histories of substance abuse and mental illness using the Housing First model promoting long-term stability in housing with a mission to end of homelessness in Boston. The Clinical Case Manager provides intensive case management services to guests in the Emergency Shelters, including but not limited to the following populations : older adults; guests with brain injuries; developmental disabilities; severe mental health symptoms; history of violence, including domestic violence; and pregnant guests. The Clinical Case Manager will provide support to homeless individuals to overcome barriers and obtain and retain housing or obtain alternative housing placements when necessary. The Clinical Case Manager is responsible for providing support to guests for an array of services under the following categories : medical, emergency, vital records, transportation, housing, immigration, job search and training, mental health, substance use, financial, benefits, guardianship, family consultation, skilled nursing and assisted living placements to help meet daily needs, optimize stability, and enhance upon their functional abilities. In addition, the Clinical Case Manager collaborates with leadership in Emergency Shelter and in Housing departments, developing and maintaining positive relationships with partner agencies, stakeholders that contribute to the overall success of the Behavioral Health Department. The Clinical Case Manager will need to be a team player, with great organizational, and time management skills, and a communicator / collaborator who can work well with other teams / departments. The Clinical Case Manager works directly with homeless guests with the goal of securing housing, and related benefits and services needed to retain housing and empower clients towards greater self-sufficiency. The Clinical Case Manager actively manages caseload to facilitate effective engagement with guests utilizing evidence-based practices of Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care and Harm Reduction. The Clinical Case Manager assesses guests' vulnerability, chronicity, substance abuse issues, mental health symptoms, legal issues, health care, employment and income, independent living skills, and community engagement to guide frequency and type of case management intervention. The Clinical Case Manager maintains accurate written records and documentation in accordance with program standards including, but not limited to ISPs, guest charts, incident reports, detailed case notes and referrals and third party billing, when applicable. The Clinical Case Manager maintains HMIS records in a timely and accurate fashion and contribute to reporting when needed.
Requirements
EDUCATION / TRAINING :
REQUIRED :
- High School Diploma or GED
PREFERRED :
KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE :
REQUIRED :
PREFERRED :
Salary Description
28.18 per hour
Salary : $28
