FLITE Case Manager

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Job Description:

Position Summary: Will provide case management services for families with co-occurring disorders as a part of a Multidisciplinary Child Welfare Team which will serve families in Circuit 20, (primarily Lee County) who have been referred by DCF due to an identified substance abuse issue. Will assess, plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment and supportive services to caregivers, children, and any other family member in the home. Services will beprovided in an outpatient setting as well as the community.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field. Valid Florida driver's license with a good driving record and current auto insurance.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of individuals with co-occurring issues, their families, and family systems. Knowledge of community resources or ability to learn quickly as well as good organizational, time management and communication skills. Ability to work well with community partners and in a team environment is essential. Highly motivated, self-directed, willing to work a variety of hours, including evening and on-call.

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

Assume primary responsibility for assessing client and family strengths, challenges and needs of an assigned group of clients. In conjunction with the team, responsible for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating and revising overall treatment goals and plans per on-going assessment of needs and input from the client and family. Conduct on-going assessment of behavior, mental status, signs and symptoms of mental health disorder, physical and dental health, substance use, and educational, social, legal, financial, housing, developmental and family functioning. Refers, advocates and links client and family for additional services as identified. Act as liaison and collaborates with community agencies/institutions and support systems to maintain coordination of the treatment process. Provides supportive and educational counseling services (individual, family and group) to develop daily living and coping skills. Assist clients with developing natural support systems. Provide on-call crisis intervention services during nighttime and weekend hours as assigned. Provide transportation, respite and tutoring services as assigned. Participates in treatment team meetings. Maintains client's chart updated and all documentation entered within established timeframe. Completes all required agency and department trainings.

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Case managers are required to work in the field in different environments and are involved with clients, residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., in a behavioral health setting. If employed in hospitals, case managers work in clean, well-lit establishments, but they can be exposed to various health conditions. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.

Position Type, Expected Hours of Work and Travel: This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week. Some early morning, evening and weekend hours to meet the needs of the clients. Travel is required. This is not a remote position, work hours occur in a community or office setting.

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

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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.

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