Case Manager: Eastern Region Service Center

Company: Community Health Resources
Location: Willimantic
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

With a career at CHR, you can look forward to a respectful workplace, an inclusive culture, and most importantly, a family. A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Case Manager

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Eastern Region Service Center, Willimantic, CT- Community basedposition requiring travel to Willimantic, Norwich and Putnam utilizing our company vehicle

PC#: 1262

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: EASTERN REGION SERVICE CENTER

The Eastern Region Service Center (ERSC) is a regional case management project that is administered by Advanced Behavioral Health to assist clients who are medically indigent or eligible for or currently receiving Medicaid LIA. CHR case managers work with the staff of 5 other agencies in the eastern portion of Connecticut to provide assessments and other case management services to clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues. Case Managers engage, encourage and assist clients in obtaining treatment and housing as well as employment, education and medical services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

--- Utilizes appropriate therapeutic models to aid clients in understanding and managing their
symptoms.
--- Maintains family and other collateral contacts to ensure quality, client-centered services.
--- Assesses and involves natural supports in treatment planning and discharge processes whenever
possible.
--- Provides case management, clinical and crisis intervention supports as indicated.
--- Demonstrates competency in age related or specialty issues and developmental needs for each
population served.
--- Uses EMR to document all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and
appointments.

--- Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in human services required.

Experience: At least two (2) years experience in a substance abuse or mental health setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver's license

WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums
  
  • Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
  • Education and licensure reimbursement
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness
    • NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
    • Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program
      • Career development
        • Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
        • Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
        • Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
          • Robust wellness program
            • Annual wellness stipend
            • 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
            • FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
            • Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
              • Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
                • Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
                • Employee-lead resource groups
                • Leadership luncheons with our CEO
                • Join any one of our agency committees!
                  • Stay informed with frequent updates
                    • Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
                    • Monthly newsletters
                      
                    • And much, much more---!
                      
                      *Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.
                      
                      COMPENSATION*:
                      
                      $17.71/hour min.-$26.57/hour max., dependent upon experience.
                      
                      *Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)
                      
                      CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.
                      
                      Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

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