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Riverbend Merrimack Valley, Inc

Case Manager

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$35,012 / year median in Massachusetts

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Riverbend values the importance of balancing our employees work and family. Riverbend offers flexible schedule and great benefits. We encourage you to join our family because LHI is a family friendly workplace. Must have demonstrated experience and/or practical knowledge of individual health needs, substance use treatment and developmentally appropriate intervention strategies. Case Managers should be proficient at providing individual, group and family counseling.
Job Responsibilities :
Participate in clients' intake process. Run daily groups under the guidance of the Clinical Director. Develop client treatment plans and goals in a timely fashion. Responsible for regular communications between the program and clients' guardian(s), funding source, and other external providers and collateral contacts. Responsible for opening an electronic health record for new clients. Timely completion of all assessments, treatment planning development, signing of consent forms, and ongoing progress notes. Upkeep of client records and relaying client information and needs to Recover Specialist(s). Responsible for coordination and scheduling of individual client counseling sessions. Responsible for monitoring assigned caseload participation in activities/groups by checking in with other counselors, reading groups documentation notes, and checking in with your assigned clients. Facilitate transitional phase of program for clients, preparing for discharge. Clients specific case management responsibilities. Development and follow through with clients after care plan. Participation in client treatment meetings. Have knowledge and understanding of DPH regulations and LHI Policy and Procedure manuals. Responsible for the immediate notification of safety/health/legal issues happening in the program (client or programmatic); includes the completion of an Internal or Critical Incident Report form. Facilitate Addiction treatment groups as assigned by the Clinical Director or designee, by using approved curriculum and specific content approved through SAMHSA, NIDA, EEC, BSAS, or other best practice standards identified by the Clinical Director, or Program Director. Participate in your performance evaluation and supervision with the Clinical Director. Other tasks as assigned by the Clinical Director or Program Director.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements :
Preferred degree in psychology, social work, mental health counseling, LDAC or related field. Must have two years' experience working in human services, preferably with substance abuse population. Must become CPI, CPR/First Aid and MAP certified. Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to promote recovery. Strong verbal & written communication skills. This position requires the successful completion of a
CORI. COVID-19
Considerations The agency follows CDC protocols to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for our Colleagues, Guests and Residents. All employees covered by this policy are required to be fully vaccinated as a term and condition of employment at LHI. All employees are required to report their vaccination status and to provide proof of vaccination.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Please attach a cover letter explaining why you would be a perfect candidate. How many years experience working with folks with reentry and/or how many years working with folks with SUD Are you able to work in other locations: Lowell, Tewksbury, Haverhill, or Reading ?
Which Shifts available for:
7-3, 3-11,(11-7 RS roles)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Financial Aid/Assistance
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Health and Wellness Programs