Case Manager ACT II Team 1E $2500 retention bonus

This position is eligible for a 2500 retention bonus Job Summary The Providence Center Case Manager ACT II Team 1E coordinates services for consumers to minimize stressors and to facilitate the reduction of psychiatric and substance abuse disorder symptoms Encourage consumers to attain the highest possible levels of independence Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate a variety of services Provide support counseling problem solving contracts and limit setting Participate as a member of a multi disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services to include working with substance abusers as it relates to case management Present verbally a synopsis of actual cases as required Arrange moves for consumers Accompany consumers to appointments with agencies clinics doctors etc Initiate vocationaljob development activities with consumer Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management as needed Teach consumers adult daily living skills Integrate skills training in all aspects of Rehab and Recovery Plan Maintain a clean healthy and safe environment at all times Initiate treatment and advocate for consumer within network of care Schedule appointments for consumers within The Providence Center and with outside agencies Assist consumers with benefits acquisition social security supplemental insurance SSI food stamps advocates office medical doctor Negotiate on behalf of the consumer as needed with landlords courts families the treatment team and consumers themselves Transport consumers in own vehicle or Center van to planned activities and appointments Complete recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services HIS and other center requirements within required time frames and abide by center confidentiality policy Monitor confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements Complete required reports and evaluations MHPRR checklist Psycho social form Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff consumers community agencies and the public Communicate with various local agencies and other departments or teams at The Center Work in cooperation with co workers and supervisory staff Attend trainings case presentations and conferences Serve on appropriate Center committees Other duties may be assigned Requirements Associates degree in Human Services or related field required Bachelors degree from accredited College or University preferred Experience in Human Services Field preferred Bilingual Spanish preferred Must have valid drivers license registration current inspection and insured automobile Care New England Health System CNE and its member institutions; Butler Hospital Women & Infants Hospital Kent Hospital VNA of Care New England Integra The Providence Center and Care New England Medical Group and our Wellness Center are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research attracting top specialty trained doctors and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health Americans with Disability Act Statement External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis EEOC Statement Care New England is an equal opportunity employer All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status Ethics Statement Employee conducts himselfherself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including but not limited to hospital policy mission vision and values