Case Manager Engagement and Diversion ACT Team $2500 Sign on Bonus
Department: TPC-E & D-Team 1A
Operating Unit: The Providence Center
Location: Providence, RI
Job ID: 19451
Job Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
Schedule: Other
This position is eligible for $2500 sign on bonus
Job Summary:
The Providence Center - Case Manager Engagement and Diversion ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team will coordinate services for consumers to minimize stressors and to facilitate the reduction of psychiatric symptoms.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Coordinate a variety of services:
- Provide supportive counseling, problem solving, and limit setting.
- Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, to include working with people who have severe persistent mental illness and/or substance abuse issues, as it relates to case management.
- In cooperation with managers/emergency services staff, assist with assessments, crisis interventions and risk management as needed.
- Negotiate and advocate on behalf of the consumer, as needed, with landlords, courts, families, the treatment team, and consumers themselves.
- 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 within required time frames and abide by Center confidentiality policy.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies and the public.
- Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences.
Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Associate's degree required. Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from accredited, four-year College or university in Human Services or related field is preferred.
Experience in Human Services, Social Work, or related field is preferred.
Must have valid driver's license and insured auto.
Must be able to work flexible hours.
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