Case Manager - Pawtucket, United States - Elwyn

Elwyn

Verified Company

Pawtucket, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Full Time, 3p-11p or 11p-7a

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work.

We invest in your future while you help care for ours:

Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
Paid OntheJob Training
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
Flexible Schedules
Retirement Savings Plan

Elwyn is currently seeking a
Case Manager who will be responsible for the general daily care of program clients, providing counseling and advocacy in a therapeutic setting to assist young adult through geriatric clients with chronic mental illness and co-occurring disorders.

The goal is to help clients achieve social, economic, emotional, and personal independence to live in the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand the signs and symptoms of mental illnesses and intervene therapeutically in a recoverybased environment
Demonstrate knowledge of prescribed medications and monitor them according to Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health statespecific medication guidelines
Maintain client records in accordance with agency policy and procedures
Develop, implement, and modify treatment plans based on a comprehensive client assessment
Ensure that clients live in a safe and clean environment
Provide psychoeducational services to clients and their families as required
Meet productivity standards in feeforservice programs
Integrate the Prism Model for effective treatment of serious and persistent mental illness into everyday practice and clinical intervention
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), crisis intervention and medication administration using agencytrained protocols
Maintains current statemandated training and certifications
Responsible for oncall coverage including being responsible, on a rotating basis, for program coverage when staff members call out and no other coverage is available and promptly responding to the manager's call within 15 minutes and being prepared to report to the program within one hour

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate degree or bachelor's degree required
A degree in the human service field, such as Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitative Counseling, or a closely related discipline is preferred
Previous experience working within and managing a unionized workforce preferred
Nonprofit human service experience highly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
Demonstrated strong attention to detail
Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agencytrained protocols
Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication
Experience using and knowledge of the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE:

Ongoing interaction with consumers and staff, potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations and other common conditions in a healthcare environment, and interaction with consumers who may display aggressive and/or self-injurious behaviors.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an allinclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract._

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law._