Case Manager | GRSW

Why Work for Gandara

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration!

The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement

Salary

Salary: $24.00 Hourly

Additional Benefits

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Job Title

Case Manager

Work Location

Holyoke, MA

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

EEO M/F/D/V

Union/Non-Union

Job Summary

To work within Gándara Residential Services team model, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. The case manager is accountable to the Program Director/Clinical Supervisor, who is responsible for providing supervision and training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To share all program expectations and responsibilities with DCII and DCITo provide advocacy/case management services
• To develop strong, supportive relationships with the clients, and provide for client care and safety.
• To complete all clinical documentation and casework for assigned residents: including but not limited to: adult comprehensive assessment, individual action plans, group progress notes, weekly progress notes, discharge summary, and transition/discharge/aftercare planning.
• To maintain updated clinical notes and reporting in accordance to established record keeping procedures.
• To facilitate daily evidence based psychoeducation groups and other recovery based groups.
• To provide weekly individual case management sessions with assigned residents
• To administer and complete the EIM/ESM forms and adhere to funding sources requirements
• To maintain direct supportive contact with residents to continually assess their individual needs, provide information, discuss problems, set limits and encourage growth and development.
• To be capable of assuming enhanced responsibilities for planning and overseeing on and off unit activities.
• To develop and maintain a working relationship and knowledge of other social service agencies in the community.
• To notify supervisory staff immediately in the event of a client crisis, suspected illegal activity or any behavior constituting an incident in the program.
• To participate in all case consultation meetings, staff meetings and case conferences.
• To administer drug/alcohol screens to residents when considered clinically appropriate.
• To provide orientation of services to prospective clients, family members and community interest groups.
• To utilize de-escalation techniques to reduce, prevent, or resolve escalated resident conflicts.
• To arrange patient transportation to outside appointments when public transportation is not available or recommended.
• To participate in training programs (both external and internal), regularly research materials relative to chemical abuse, mental illness and treatment approaches.
• To acquire and maintain current the necessary certifications mandated by the Agency and funding sources.
• To adhere to program and agency policies and procedures.
• May be required to monitor resident medication and complete hourly checks as needed