Case Manager
Company: Centerstone
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral
health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering
care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established
organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in
a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the
Centerstone team!
*Minimum Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in human services field required. Good
organizational, time management, writing and verbal skills. Ability
to develop supportive relationships with persons with mental health
and substance use disorders while maintaining appropriate
therapeutic boundaries. Must have reliable transportation,
liability insurance, and valid FL driver's license. Competency with
computer systems and concurrent documentation.
*Preferred Qualification:*
Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required. Knowledge
of community resources or ability to learn quickly. Experience
working with Co-occurring diagnoses preferred. Enthusiastic about
facilitating groups that develop rehabilitation, recovery, and life
skills. Telehealth experience.
*Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:*
Ability to develop supportive relationships with persons with
mental health and substance use disorders while maintaining
appropriate therapeutic boundaries. Must value cultural
differences, be able to motivate others and work as a team member,
and be genuinely interested in working with populations
experiencing mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
*Essential Functions:*
* Reports to work as scheduled on a daily basis and performs duties
as assigned by supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the
department.
* Provides individual and group mental health and substance use
disorder case management in the community.
* Provide transportation to shelters, medical and other related
appointments as needed. In conjunction with the team, responsible
for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising
overall treatment goals and plans per on-going assessment of needs
with input from the client and family.
* Conduct on-going assessment of behavior, mental status, signs and
symptoms of mental health and/or substance use disorder, physical
and dental health, educational, social, legal, financial, housing,
developmental and family functioning to specialize case management
needs.
* Provides supportive and educational counseling services
(individual, family, and group) to develop daily living and coping
skills.
* Assist clients with developing natural support systems.
* Inputs written documentation into Avatar in a timely manner for
all services rendered Refers, advocates, and links client and
family for additional services as identified.
* Act as liaison and communicate collaboratively with local law
enforcement, and local stakeholders to maintain coordination of the
treatment process.
* Completes all required agency trainings as to maintain 100%
compliance.
*Work Environment/Physical Demands:*
This position operates in a professional office environment,
judicial building and in community based settings. Sits, stands,
bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours. Is subject
to frequent interruptions. Is involved with clients, family
members, court and county personnel and government
agencies.Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel:This is a
full time position; must be able to work a flexible work schedule
to include early morning and evenings. On call rotation and travel
may be required.
Position may be available but not limited to any of the following
programs:
* Housing Outreach Team (HOT): The target population is homeless
individuals and families that are addressing behavioral health,
mental health, and substance use disorders.
* Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT): The target population is
high need/high utilizer individuals who are addressing both
behavioral health and mental health concerns.
* Harm Reduction (WISH): The target population is individual with
opioid disorder or other identified substance use disorders who are
at high risk of overdose.
* FACT: The target population is high need/high utilizer
individuals with identified behavioral and mental health
concerns.
* Treatment Courts (Mental Health Court and Veteran's Court): The
target population is criminal justice involved individuals who have
identified behavioral and mental health concerns and/or Veterans
with identified behavioral and/or substance use disorder
concerns.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
*Time Type:*
Full time delivering care that changes people's lives starts with
our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits
Centerstone employees enjoy:
* Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
* Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
* 403b retirement plan with company match
* Paid time off and ten paid holidays
* AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability
(company paid)
* Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
* Continuing education opportunities
* Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at
Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications
directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not
discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race,
creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic
information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related
condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected
by law.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do.
Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of
every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our
beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.Our approach to diversity is
simple-it's about embracing everyone.
Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that
encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and
experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects
us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we
serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing
world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and
welcomed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Fort Myers, FL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before
starting work (Required)
Education:
* Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
* Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
* Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
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