Sr Case Manager - North Kingstown, RI

North Kingstown, RI

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.

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

Elwyn is currently seeking a Sr 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 recovery-based environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of prescribed medications and monitor them according to Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health state-specific 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 fee-for-service 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 agency-trained protocols
• Maintains current state-mandated training and certifications
• Responsible for on-call 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
• Two (2) years experience as a Case Manager desired
• Previous experience working within and managing a unionized workforce preferred
• Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced 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 agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated (basic, intermediate, advanced) experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; Access, Publisher and report-writer experience preferred
• 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