Services shall include, but shall not be limited to: assessment, service planning, services linkage, ongoing monitoring, ongoing support, and advocacy.
Maintain all documentation as identified in state contract and program manual. Monitors treatment planning ongoing and discharge planning.
Staff weekly performance benchmarks is between 20-25hrs of face to face, 50% of time is client facing.
On-site presence at jail and consistent communication with probation and other community agencies for referrals and pre-discharge planning.
Participate in all program, agency, supervision meetings as required. Maintains yearly required case management trainings.
Completes all required documentation: notes within 24hrs of contact, as well as treatment plans and assessments as documented in program manual to support timely billing and required timeframes.
Adheres to a flexible schedule based on client and program needs.
Demonstrates competent written and verbal communication with referral sources and external customers.
Attentive and responsive to customer needs in a helpful, supportive and timely manner.
Works collaboratively with coworkers and agency staff to effectively communicate and problem-solve.
Meets obligations of the program (contractual, licensing, Medicaid, etc.).
Follows program policies and procedures and encourages the same in others.
Educates self on issues impacting the program population.
Operates conscientiously in accordance with program budget (i.e., use of client engaging funds, office supplies).
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.
Additional Information:
Base Rate: $21.85 / hourly
Sign-on Bonus: $750
Schedule: Day
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Benefits
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Care Manager Hourly Job Title: Case Manager
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About Acenda Integrated Health
Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact.
Program Info
Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) is an outreach intensive case management program designed to support individuals with serious mental illness who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
BRIDGE is a community-based outreach program serving adults 18 and over in Gloucester County with a serious mental illness and legal justice involvement. The program supports community integration by connecting individuals to resources that promote stability, independence, and ongoing support.
Position Summary
The case manager engages consumers in the discharge planning process to assist with the transition to the community through probation/jail. The case manager provides post-discharge follow-up to support the consumer with community integration. This is done through direct in-home contact and linkage to community resources. The consumer is linked to resources that support the ability to remain stable within the community. In addition, the case manager conducts assessments within correctional facilities and attends court hearings to advocate for persons served.
On call as needed for client crisis needs.
As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.