Case Manager (MAT)
New Horizons Behavioral Health · Columbus, GA · 2 mo ago
OTHR$33k/yrFull-time
Full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break. Works with males and females, 18 years of age or older, with a mental health disorder and/or addictive diseases.
Responsibilities
- Receive and follow up on referrals.
- Make appointments for intake.
- After intake, complete referral to New Horizons Behavioral Health MAT-SOR Program.
- Complete Medication Pharmacy Grant Rx Payment Voucher to Genoa Healthcare.
- Complete DHP Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Complete Midtown Recovery Release of PHI.
- Contact MAT individuals weekly with documentation into WITS system.
- Assist with any needs for MAT, doctor's appointments, getting medication, and assistance with receiving treatment.
- Coordinate with provider and nurse to address any concerns they may have.
- Attend meetings for MAT to update on progress.
- Procure and sign out Narcan.
- Conduct evidence-based groups with individuals who have been identified with a substance abuse disorder.
- Document daily notes on progress in groups and provide resources in the surrounding community that aid in maintaining sobriety.
- Aid in increasing coping and basic living skills.
- Maintain accurate confidential records of client interactions and progress.
- Prepare reports and documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including mental health professionals, to ensure holistic care for clients.
- Attend team meetings and case conferences to contribute a peer perspective to the overall care plan.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, with 3 to 5 years of experience in behavioral health, or completion of a bachelor's degree in the social sciences (Social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, or a related discipline) with 1 year of full-time experience working with individuals with mental health disorders and/or addictive diseases.
- If candidate has a bachelor's degree, it MUST be in the above-named fields to be MHC eligible.
- The candidate MUST have 2 years or more in recovery themselves, as lived experience will be used to support individuals in services.
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree and experience in working with individuals with mental disorders and/or addictive diseases is preferred.
Pay
$33,072 per year
Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break.