Case Manager - Outpatient

On Demand Counseling of Newton Falls Ohio is looking to hire  full time case managers to join our growing team! The case manager position will be utilized to facilitate linkages between agencies, actively work with clients to determine treatment needs, coordinate with treatment team to come up with plan of care, work within client health record to document services. This position has room to work within employee strengths. Some interests of our agency are in financial counseling, wellness coaching, and nutritional education, among others. Must be able to develop working relationships with our clients and show them that we truly care about their wellbeing. The case manager will work very closely with the rest of the clinical and medical treatment team to aid clients in a variety of needs.

Benefits Include:

• 80% company paid medical insurance for the employee and all dependents effective the first of the month following your start date!
• Optional dental and vision plans at reduced rates
• 100% company paid life insurance plan of $25,000
• 401(k) with above average matching after one year of employment.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing immediately upon first day of work and includes 5 paid holidays!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of On Demand.
• Make referrals for other mental health / higher level of care.
• Act as an advocate for program participants with courts, schools, treatment centers, and other services as appropriate in order to make referrals and conduct follow-ups.
• Provide individual counseling, engage clients, family sessions (if asked).
• Provide outreach and case management to primary clients.
• Prepare written reports, regular case dictation and summaries for consultation according to program standards and professional ethics.
• Participate in curriculum development and supervision of clients.
• Participates in staffing meetings.
• Maintain client engagement and reengagement in services.
• Provide group cofacilitation as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have valid licensure in the state of Ohio, including but not limited to CDCA, LCDC II, LSW, etc.
• Must have knowledge and experience working with alcohol/drug assessment and case management.
• Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must possess group work skills.
• Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of computers and familiarity of Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with a team of professional staff desirable.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively function as an On Demand team member.
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must possess and demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to customarily and regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in significant matters.
• Must demonstrate the ability to relate with empathy and sensitivity to staff, clients and the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described are representative of those that must be routinely met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities in a facility with multiple levels and without elevator or mechanical transportation.
• Operates a computer and keyboard.

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