Case Manager BHOP Team 1 $2500 Sign on Bonus

This position is eligible for a $2,500.00 sign on bonus.

Job Summary :

The Providence CenterCase Manager BHOP Team 1 coordinates services for consumers to minimize stressors and to facilitate the reduction of psychiatric and substance abuse disorder symptoms.

Encourage consumers to attain the highest possible levels of independence.

Duties and Responsibilities :

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

Establish attainable goals with the consumer.

Involve consumers, agencies and others in planning.

Assist consumers in deciding which areas they want to address.

Assist consumers with basic medical procedures and hygiene needs.

Encourage consumers to attain the highest possible levels of independence.

Accept the values and lifestyles of consumers.

Use a flexible approach with a diverse population.

Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, to include working with substance abusers, as it relates to case management.

Present verbally a synopsis of actual cases as required.

Arrange moves for consumers.

Accompany consumers to appointments with agencies, clinics, doctors, etc.

Initiate vocational / job development activities with consumer.

Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management as needed.

Teach consumers adult daily living skills.

Teach, supervise and assist consumers with doing household chores, laundry, room cleaning, etc.) using realistic situations.

Use a step-by-step process when teaching skills.

Use positive reinforcement and encouragement.

Assist consumers with budgeting and money management.

Help form a nutritional plan and assist consumers with food shopping.

Initiate treatment and advocate for consumer within network of care.

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

Transport consumers in own vehicle or Center van to planned activities and appointments.

Complete record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other center requirements within required time frames and abide by center confidentiality policy.

Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies and the public.

Attend training, case presentations and conferences.

Requirements :

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Human Services preferred.

Associate's degree required.

Experience in Human Services Field preferred.

Bilingual Spanish preferred, but we welcome anyone to apply.

Must have valid driver's license and insured auto.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions; Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement : Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement : Employee conducts himself / herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.