Case Manager - Child & Adolescent

Company: Regional Care Group
Location: Merrillville
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

Position: Case Manager - Child & Adolescent

Regional Health Systems is Northwest Indiana's largest provider of community-based mental health care, primary health care and addiction treatment services. We offer adults and children-both uninsured and insured-integrated care through our community mental health center and federally qualified health clinic. Regional Health Systems is a member of the Regional Care Group.

Position Purpose:

To provide case management and ADL services to SMI, CA and SED clients and their families. These services are directed toward: providing the skills and supports necessary to enable clients to function in the least restrictive environment with the highest possible level of functioning. Case managers provide assessment, service planning, coordination and linkage and monitoring functions.

The Case Manager (CM) interacts with a variety of treatment providers to coordinate services a needed. The Case Manager (CM) provides linkage to community in order to ensure client's medical/health, educational, vocational, and housing needs, as well as maintaining benefits. The CM also provides other skills trainings services necessary for successful independent living, such as activities of daily living, arranging transportation, or medical appointments. If a client is on psychotropic medications, the CM works to ensure that the client is obtaining and taking medication as prescribed. They may also coordinate with family members and significant others. The CM is responsible for completing documentation and assessments as needed. The CM will also be responsible for maintaining payee responsibilities for persons. The individual must attend regular meetings and other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
One year of experience with the target population (adults & mental health)
Driver's License & Insurance and Clean Driving Record

Looking for Case Managers (Homebased) to fill our Region 2 locations of:

Jasper, Newton, Benton, Porter, Pulaski, Laporte, Starke, and Lake Counties

Shift Details: Full-time - Days/evenings

Pay Range: $17.68 - $22.10 per hour

COVID-19 Considerations

Employees will be required to be fully vaccinated prior to hire as a condition of employment. Will you be able to provide documentation of vaccination?



Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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