What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACT Case Manager position at River Edge Behavioral Health?
River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Case Manager for our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program in Milledgeville, GA. In summary, the role involves organizing and implementing specific social services in the community, monitoring client progress, assisting with resource utilization, providing referrals, conducting skills training, maintaining contact with relevant agencies, preparing monthly case reviews, and offering transportation support for clients as needed, along with other assigned duties.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 401k with an employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short and Long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implements and organizes the delivery of specific social services within the community.
- Monitors clients' progress toward treatment goals.
- Assists clients in locating and utilizing community resources including legal, medical, and financial assistance.
- Provides referral services to those organizations as needed.
- Provides resource linkage and skills training to clients living in personal care homes and transitional housing; assists in pre-release and release planning.
- Maintains contact with other social service agencies and health care providers involved with clients to provide information and obtain feedback on client's overall progress.
- Implements skills training for recovery management, activities of daily living, and social/interpersonal skills as needed.
- Prepares monthly case reviews of progress toward treatment goals.
- Provide transportation for clients as needed.
- Other assigned duties.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social service field (Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services) or related field.
- Must have a valid GA Driver’s License.
- At least 1-2 years of providing behavioral health service.
- All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
- Provide 2 Professional references (Former employers only, no family members)
- Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.
- Exemplify excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Additional Information:
The Application Process:
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
- The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
- Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
Safe Working Environment:
We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continue to be the most effective way to fight.
Diversity and Inclusion:
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.
Drug-Free Workplace:
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.
At-Will Workplace
Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.
EEOC Statement:
River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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