Case Manager

Location Groton, MA As part of Nashoba Springs' growing team, the company is looking for experienced and motivated individuals to become a valued member of this newly operating PHP and IOP. About the

Job:

The Case Manager supports the department by providing case management to the different units within the facility. Manages the client's cases with a solid background of clinical knowledge and expertise and may provide some therapeutic services to clients. Responsible for the overall discharge and aftercare planning needs and placement of the client. Maintains routine contact with referral sources and providers while maintaining resource file. Participates in quality care monitoring for the department

Roles and Responsibilities:

Participates in the assessment and development of the service plan. Collaborates with the client and client's family or significant others to implement an effective service plan, explaining the available clinical options to the team. Maintains the client's comprehensive clinical record, including documentation of activities performed as part of the service delivery process (e.g., assessments, provision of services, coordination of care, discharge planning) and client's progress toward their recovery. Respect client confidentiality and abide by both the federal and state standards. Works collaboratively with the clinical team to engage, educate, communicate, and coordinate care with client, their family, behavioral and general medical and dental health care providers, community resources and others to ensure that all services prescribed in the individualized treatment plan are implemented. Assures that discharge planning begins at admission. Obtains collateral input from providers and supports. Ensures necessary paperwork is completed in collaboration with the patient's employer. Act as the liaison between the facility and the patient's HR or EAP team. Ensures all appropriate referrals for identified services on the service plan are made and coordinated with service providers via contracted network providers or community resources; Ensures all covered services identified on the treatment plan are evaluated and updated monthly. Ensures the development and implementation of transition, discharge, and aftercare plans prior to discontinuation of behavioral health services. Ensures all contact with referral source and/or other treatment providers is done within designated time frame and documented accordingly. Employs appropriate crisis intervention techniques as needed. Communicates appropriate client information to the treatment team; participates in team discussion and evaluation of client goals, objectives and motivations. Conveys medical criteria and clinical information between the insurance provider and treatment team as warranted. Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required. One or more years previous related experience in a behavioral health setting required. Must have experience working with MA Medicaid requirements. Previous experience with the patient population served by the facility required. Previous experience in case management and/or utilization review preferred. CPR certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person