Job Summary:

Provide clinical case management services in order to facilitate program goals and objectives using a quality care approach. Identify client needs with a person-centered approach to address not only mental health symptoms but co-occurring disorders. Working with consumers to achieve the highest level of independence possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide case management and support to consumers.

Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management as needed to maintain a calm and safe environment.

Teach consumers adult daily living skills assisting them in all aspects of their life in the group home and supervised apartments.

Initiate treatment and advocate for consumer within network of care.

Assist in the development and implementation of socialization and recreational activities within the group home, in the community, and by attending Day Program groups and activities.

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 and abide by Center confidentiality policy.

Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies and the public.

Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences as required.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and/or at least 5 years of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Experience in residential facilities helpful.

Must have valid driver's license and insured auto.

Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays as well as cover the program when unforeseen circumstances arise to ensure 24-hour coverage.

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 the nation’s 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 himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.