What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager | Cornerstone position at Gandara Center?
Case Manager
Work location: Ware, MA
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged To Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
The Gándara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse, and preventive services for children, adults, and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. We believe in our communities and value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community. Our mission is to promote the well-being of Hispanics, African-Americans, and other culturally diverse populations, through innovative, culturally competent behavioral health, prevention, and educational services – Changing Lives one family at a time.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To develop strong, supportive relationships with the clients, and provide for client care and safety.
- To complete all clinical documentation and casework for assigned residents: including but not limited to: adult comprehensive assessment, individual action plans, group progress notes, weekly progress notes, discharge summary, and transition/discharge/aftercare planning.
- To maintain updated clinical notes and reporting in accordance to established record keeping procedures.
- To facilitate daily evidence based psychoeducation groups and other recovery based groups.
- To administer and complete the EIM/ESM forms and adhere to funding sources requirements.
- To maintain direct supportive contact with residents to continually assess their individual needs, provide information, discuss problems, set limits and encourage growth and development.
- To be capable of assuming enhanced responsibilities for planning and overseeing on and off unit activities.
- To develop and maintain a working relationship and knowledge of other social service agencies in the community.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan 403(b) Employer Match
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Paid vacations
- Paid holidays
- 8 discretionary days a year
- Hiring Incentives**
- Mileage reimbursement
The Gándara 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.
