Case Manager - Recovery (Remote - Montana)

General information

Job Posting Title Case Manager - Recovery (Remote - Montana) Date Wednesday, May 29, 2024 City Billings State MT Country United States Working time Full-time

Description & Requirements

Maximus is currently hiring a full-time RN, LCSW or similarly licensed professional for an Associate Specialist - Clinical Case Management to support the Montana Recovery Program.

This is a full-time, remote role, with Montana residency required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manages participants through their period of participation in the Program by monitoring overall program compliance, oversight of recovery activities, recommendations for treatment, and liaison with the Board.
• Conducts remote, telephonic assessment and reassessments of healthcare professional licensees to evaluate their status, overall compliance with program requirements, and progress in recovery.
• Contacts the participant, the appropriate Board / Committee (or their designee) or treatment providers, facilities and labs in response to participant non-compliance with the Program Agreement.
• Meets with applicant / participant telephonically weekly until seen by Review Committee, and monthly thereafter, to review compliance and progress in recovery.
• Responds to incoming calls on the toll-free line, as needed, and after-hour, weekend, and holiday calls on a rotating basis with other Program staff.
• Evaluates incoming information submitted by treatment providers, facilities, participants, and labs to monitor participant's progress and compliance with the Program Agreement.
• Reviews data in the History and Profile (H&P) reports to ensure accuracy prior to submission to Program Managers (PMs).
• Works on issues where analysis of situation and of data requires review of relevant factors : Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
• Engages in quality assurance monitoring and evaluation for the Program, as necessary.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Behavioral Science, or related field strongly preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in a behavioral health care setting related to chemical dependency, recovery, and / or mental illness required.
• Prefer candidate to hold current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License to practice within the Program state with appropriate credentials.
• Required to hold a current and unrestricted clinical license (RN, LCSW, MFT, or similar clinical license).
• Three years of experience, and high degree of comfort, working in treatment of substance abuse and / or mental illness settings required.
• Two to three years of experience in case management preferred, preferably in a mental health / substance abuse setting.

No disciplinary action against license.

• Must have Class C Driver's License, reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, and ability to defray expenses while traveling throughout the State in a dependable and punctual manner.
• Must have computer literacy, including a strong working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment.
• Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
• Montana licensed Registered Nurseor- Montana licensed Social Worker or-Similar License -5 years experience in psych or substance use settings and / or case management.

Home Office Requirements :

• Maximus provides company-issued computer equipment and cellular phone
• Reliable high-speed internet service
• Minimum 20 Mpbs download speeds / 50 Mpbs for shared internet connectivity
• Minimum 5 Mpbs upload speeds
• Private and secure workspace

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