Case Manager, Outpatient Clinic Bronx

Bronx, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3584+Jerome+Avenue+Bronx+NY+USA+10467)

Apply

Description

Are you looking to be a part of a company that makes a positive difference for others?

Arms Acres has several opportunities to do so!

Arms Acres is a licensed facility providing inpatient and outpatient treatment for those suffering from addiction to alcohol or drugs.

Sign-on bonus eligible

FUNCTION: To provide comprehensive clinical case management services that include: assessments; individual, group and family treatment; treatment plan coordination; referent relations; discharge planning; and intervention with client support systems, including social service programs and managed care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties as required.

Provides/ensures comprehensive evaluation of patient's functioning as defined by facility policy and procedures.

Coordinates the development and implementation of the multidisciplinary treatment plan; coordinates treatment plan review; performs these activities within established time frames. Documents patient progress and own interventions in case record. Need to remain within time frames of regulatory requirements.

Provides individual, group and family treatment (psycho-education, life skills) as identified in patient treatment plans and requested by program director.

Performs utilization review, provides progress reports and develop aftercare plans in conjunction with referring persons/agencies, EAPs and managed care/insurance entities.

Attend and/or facilitate Family program when requested by supervisor.

Participates in facility program and quality improvement activities.

Participates in quality improvement activities related to position and as requested by program director.

Responds to emergency situations in the facility by following appropriate procedures for ensuring patient safety during emergency procedures.

Supervises interns and volunteers.

Is actively involved in milieu management through attendance at community meetings, supervision of patients during activities and interventions with patients found in violation of program/ facility rules.

Maintains professional competence in discipline and treatment specialty areas through continuing education and supervision.

Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required qualifications are CASAC-T, CASAC certification or LMSW, LMHC

We are an equal opportunity employer according to all current standards.

INDHP

Salary Description

$26.00-$34.00 / hour