Residential Case Manager Atwood Street Per Diem

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Residential Case Manager Atwood Street will provide clinical case management services in order to facilitate program goals and objectives using a quality care approach.

Identify client needs with a person-centered approach to address not only mental health symptoms but co-occurring disorders.

Working with consumers to achieve the highest level of independence possible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Initiate treatment and advocate for consumer within network of care.

Negotiate and schedule appointments for consumers within The Providence Center and with outside agencies (Social Security Supplemental Insurance (S.S.I.), Food Stamps, Advocates Office, Medical Doctor, etc.).

Negotiate on behalf of the consumer, as needed, with landlords, courts, families, treatment team, consumers themselves.

Assist in the development and implementation of socialization and recreational activities within the group home, in the community, and by attending Day Program groups and activities.

Develop professional relationship with Day Program staff.

Provide and maintain a home atmosphere.

Maintain and promote family contacts and relationships.

Complete recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other Center requirements and abide by Center confidentiality policy.

Complete required interagency and other necessary paperwork.

Complete shift activity logs.

Complete all required documentation with appropriate format.

Complete a clear, specific, behaviorally oriented treatment plan as required, with consumer involvement and signature.

Monitor confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.

Complete required reports and evaluations (ADL/DLA Assessments and Psycho-Social Functional Assessments).

Follow required office procedures in a cooperative manner.

Initiate and process incident reports as per Center guidelines.

Provide case management and support to consumers.

Treat consumers with respect.

Provide support counseling, problem solving, contracts and limit setting.

Establish attainable goals with the consumer.

Involve consumer, agencies and others in treatment planning.

Collaborate with clinical team on engagement insight and needed supports.

Provide support counseling with mental health issues, substance use disorders, and medical conditions.