BH-JI Navigator​/South Coast​/Wareham

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Case Worker / Manage Wareham, MA, US

16 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.00 To $23.00 Hourly

OVERVIEW:

Gosnold, Inc. has been a nationally accredited non-profit leader in the prevention, treatment and recovery of mental health and substance use disorders for over 50 years. We offer a full, end-to-end continuum of care offering a wide range of treatment options. Highly regarded for innovation, we offer a comprehensive patient centered continuum of care tailored to fit the needs of each individual.

Gosnold welcomes like-minded individuals who are passionate about our mission to support people and families affected by these disorders, and to promote lasting recovery.

The BH-JI Navigator must have basic knowledge of mental health and addiction recovery processes, services, and resources. Basic knowledge of the criminal justice/probation/parole system is beneficial. This role requires knowledge of and experience with community resources and referral systems and/or the ability to work in collaboration with community-based providers and agencies with exceptional customer service. The BH-JI Navigator must be able to multi-task, manage caseload of approximately 10-15 patients, and track multiple required tasks using CRM software system.

• Conduct patient interviews, complete basic assessments, and engage patients into treatment and continuing care planning. Some interviews and assessments will take place in Houses of Correction.
• Conduct case management service plans.
• Some psychoeducation groups may be conducted within Barnstable County House of Correction or the Duke’s County House of Correction.
• Prepare care plans in collaboration with patients and their identified supports.
• Establish connections and utilize community resources to help patients develop effective recovery support systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and utilization practices with ability to develop and manage systems to comply with industry standards.
• If indicated and directed, accompany (including transporting) patients to community resources and other services as dictated by their service plans.
• Work with patients to develop transportation and other resources to facilitate self-management of care and services.
• Participate in staff supervision and in-service training programs.
• Participate in team meetings to review patient progress.
• Communicate regularly with referral sources, advocacy groups, community resources, Sherriff’s Departments, Probation, Parole, and Houses of Correction.
• Maintain patient records in compliance with existing Gosnold standards.
• Must be able to work well on a multidisciplinary team.
• Able to fulfill outreach functions with own transportation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, Experience, AND

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, nursing or related discipline preferred. Two (2) years of experience in an addiction program may be substituted for the academic requirements.
• Experience: Two (2) years of either professional or lived experience in mental health and addiction.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills, self-directed, and proficient with web-based electronic health records. Must feel comfortable engaging with individuals involved in the justice system and going into various Houses of Correction.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Valid clean Driver’s License.

BENEFITS (based on full-time employment):

• Blue Cross & Blue Shield health and dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• 403b retirement savings plan with employer match
• Personal financial management services
• Life and supplemental life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Tuition assistance
  Gosnold is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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