CASE MANAGER

Position Summary

The Case Manager is responsible for assessing participant needs, identifying and coordinating appropriate resources, and ensuring the implementation of individualized service and recovery plans. This role serves as an advocate for participants, helping them access necessary supports and services while promoting recovery, independence, and overall well-being. The Case Manager works collaboratively with participants, support systems, community providers, and multidisciplinary teams to address service needs, identify gaps in care, and recommend effective solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of a multidisciplinary team, providing services from a holistic, person-centered, and values-based perspective.
• Conduct assessments and determine resources needed to meet the individualized needs of participants.
• Aid in developing, implementing, and reviewing recovery plans in collaboration with participants, natural supports, and approved stakeholders.
• Provide community-based case management services focused on education, skill development, access to community resources, and achievement of recovery goals.
• Advocate for participants to ensure access to appropriate services, supports, and community resources.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community agencies, providers, and organizations to facilitate service coordination and resource connections.
• Identify service gaps, program needs, and opportunities for improvement, and recommend strategies to enhance participant outcomes.
• Complete assessments, treatment documentation, progress notes, and other required records in accordance with organizational, funding, licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Utilize collaborative documentation practices to engage participants in their treatment and service planning process.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide culturally responsive services that respect and integrate each participant’s unique background, including race, ethnicity, religion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and other diversity factors.
• Participate in a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule and provide crisis intervention services as needed.
• Deliver at least 75% of participant contacts within community-based settings.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant human services or case management experience. Intermediate computer proficiency, including experience with electronic documentation systems. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Ability to pass federal, state, and local criminal background checks.
• PREFERRED: One (1) year or more of direct case management experience. Experience working with individuals experiencing behavioral health, mental health, substance use, or other human service needs. Knowledge of community resources and service coordination practices. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, families, stakeholders, and community partners. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage crisis situations professionally and effectively.