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Gandara Center

Case Manager | TSS

Gandara Center, Westfield, Massachusetts, us, 01085

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Location: Westfield, MA

Job Summary To work within Gandara 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. The Case Manager staff actively promotes the philosophy of Gandara Center and maintains a high level of commitment to the program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Share all program expectations and responsibilities with RSII and RSI

Provide advocacy/case management services

Develop strong, supportive relationships with clients and provide for client care and safety

Complete all clinical documentation and casework for assigned residents: adult comprehensive assessment, individual action plans, group progress notes, weekly progress notes, discharge summary, and transition/discharge/aftercare planning

Maintain updated clinical notes and reporting in accordance with established record keeping procedures

Facilitate daily evidence-based psychoeducation groups and other recovery-based groups

Provide weekly individual case management sessions with assigned residents

Administer and complete the EIM/ESM forms and adhere to funding sources requirements

Maintain direct supportive contact with residents to continually assess their needs, provide information, discuss problems, set limits and encourage growth

Be capable of assuming enhanced responsibilities for planning and overseeing on and off unit activities

Develop and maintain working relationships with other social service agencies in the community

Notify supervisory staff immediately in the event of a client crisis, suspected illegal activity, or any incident in the program

Participate in all case consultation meetings, staff meetings, and case conferences

Administer drug/alcohol screens to residents when clinically appropriate

Provide orientation of services to prospective clients, family members and community groups

Utilize de-escalation techniques to reduce, prevent, or resolve escalated resident conflicts

Arrange patient transportation to outside appointments when public transportation is not available or recommended

Participate in training programs (external and internal) and regularly research materials related to chemical abuse, mental illness and treatment approaches

Acquire and maintain current certifications mandated by the Agency and funding sources

Adhere to program and agency policies and procedures

Monitor resident medication and complete hourly checks as needed (may be required)

Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director/Clinical Supervisor

Administrative Responsibilities / Record Keeping

Run shifts in the absence of a supervisor

On-call duties as needed

Attend scheduled staff meetings

Screen incoming calls and forward information through proper channels

Maintain client records in accordance with agency guidelines and timetables

Attend scheduled supervisory meetings with Program Director/Clinical Supervisor

Maintain assigned financial record keeping and submit required reports accurately and timely

Attend trainings as required by funding source and the Agency

Complete time sheets and submit them accurately and in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree + 2 years experience

Bachelor’s degree + 1-2 years’ experience preferred

Ability to work with population in recovery

Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities with minimal supervision

Ability to master First Aid, CPR, Defensive Driving and Fire Safety

Good verbal and written communication skills

Sound judgment and ability to provide goal-oriented services

Works well as a team member

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Physical and mental demands information provided at the end of the description

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Gandara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Individual and Family Services, Mental Health Care, and Non-profit Organizations

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