Case Manager

# Case Manager Tiverton, RI 02878## Description
** CASE MANAGER-RESIDENTIAL
**** FULL TIME – NON EXEMPT
**** General

Summary:

** Provide direct service, coordination of care, and linkage to services and advocacy, as needed to individual client and/or family for the purpose of assisting client with their overall life management and recovery.
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* Essential Responsibilities:

*** Provide assessment, referral, education, treatment, and follow-up services to clients on issues concerning mental health, medical, substance abuse, vocational, and living skills.
* Collaborate with other providers, agencies, and individuals in the client’s network of care.
* Provide referral, advocacy and education to the community regarding issues of chemical dependency or mental health.
* Monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning; monitor medication regimen and document findings. report any variance to appropriate clinical supervisory staff.
* Teach clients effective techniques for symptom management and medication as prescribed.
* Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.
* Provide assistance with living arrangements and income maintenance to insure safe and affordable housing.
* Provide assistance and education in the management of client rep payee accounts.
* Develop and implement treatment person centered recovery  plans and document services consistent with Thrive standards.
* Produce, complete, and maintain billing forms, logs, data collection forms, clinical documentation and client records on time and in accordance with Thrive standards and state and federal regulations.
* Schedule and maintain client hours sufficient to achieve individual / program billing targets.
* Participate in clinical team meetings to ensure smooth coordination of client services and treatment.
* Provide crisis intervention.
* Accompany client to community appointments, provide advocacy as needed.
* Assist in coordination and oversight of client’s physical healthcare and needs.
* Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team members are required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, per BHDDH regulations.
* Review e-mail account daily for new messages.
** Additional Responsibilities:
*** Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
* Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
* Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
* Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
* Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
* Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
* Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
* Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a “Team Player”.## Qualifications
** Education, Experience and

Competencies:

*** Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Service field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
* Minimum (2) year experience in Human Service field working with clients with disabilities preferred.
* Experience or training in related state and federal assistance programs also preferred.
* Basic computer literacy skills are necessary.
** Certifications, Licenses Requirements:
*** Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary…