Residential Case Manager at Newport Mental Health in Middletown, RI

Description WHO WE ARE… Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.  For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR… Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.  Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.  Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.  Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.  WHAT WE OFFER… • Excellent Health and Dental Insurance. • Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly. • Up to 11 Paid Holidays. • Retirement program through Mutual of America. • Additional supplemental insurance programs. • Tuition reimbursement. • Mileage reimbursement. • Employer paid life insurance. • Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) … Provides comprehensive case management services to residents with severe and persistent mental illness. Main Duties and Responsibilities: • Provide primary case management to a selected number of clients. Regularly assesses client’s level of functioning. • Conduct and document psychosocial assessments. • Develop and implements MTP (Master Treatment Plans). • Promote involvement of family/significant other with treatment planning when appropriate. • Assess needs and risk potential for all new and/or established clients who present in crisis. • Provide crisis stabilization services, assess for need for hospitalization for at risk clients. • Utilizes crisis intervention, stabilization and counseling techniques. • Participate in discharge planning of client’s hospitalization in psychiatric inpatient units as requested by supervisor. • Makes appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies. • Initiate, maintain, update, and monitor master treatment plans. • Teach, coach, and assist clients in learning ADLs as needed (e.g., hygiene, shopping, cooking, communication, housekeeping, etc.). • Actively participates in team communication processes that ensure appropriate management of cases. • Provide consultation and follow-up communication with law enforcement agencies, community agencies, medical facilities and inpatient units. • Supervise residents’ living conditions. • Provide meal preparations as outlined by menu and dietary guidelines especially in the absence of the residential counselor. • Transport clients in agency van or own vehicle. • Assist clients with financial matters, benefit management and maintain associated paperwork (e.g., medicaid applications, HUD paperwork, etc.). • Monitor or observe medication compliance of clients. • Assist client in the development of a support network. • Document all assessments, consultations, teaching plans, referrals, treatment plans and progress of client care. • Accurately completes clinical records requirements in a timely and legible manner. Requirements WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU… • Bachelor’s Degree with major in social work, rehabilitation, sociology, psychology, counseling or human services preferred. • 2 years full-time paid professional experience in the Human Services field. • Knowledge of psychiatric disorders as defined by APA (DSM IV). • Knowledge and familiarity with Rhode Island Mental Health Law. • Knowledge of risk assessment instruments and mental status examination. • Knowledge of community and state resources • Familiarity with psychotropic medications. • Knowledge of laws related to rights, confidentiality and abuse. • Knowledge and skill in crisis theory and crisis intervention techniques. • Valid Rhode Island Driver’s License. Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:  Human Resources Newport Mental Health 42 Valley Road Middletown, RI 02842 Tel: 401-846-1213 Fax: 401-324-6251 Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Salary Description $52,000 - $63,000