Case Manager/ Field Recovery Manager

RECOVERY MANAGER

Make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in human services!

JOB SUMMARY

As a Recovery Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in individuals lives. You will coordinate and monitor access to Medicaid services and serve as an advocate, connecting participants to medical, social, educational, and other vital resources—regardless of funding source. Join a dedicated team where your work directly contributes to improving lives and fostering positive change.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop/pursue resources to support the individual enrolled in the HCBS-AMH program's recovery goals including non-HCBS Medicaid, Medicare, and/or private insurance or other community resources.
• Coordinates with other individuals and/or service providers essential to physical and/or behavioral services for the individual enrolled in HCBS-AMH program (including their MCO) to ensure that other services are integrated and support their recovery goals, health, and welfare.
• Facilitation of the person-centered recovery planning process to help the person identify and obtain needed services; monitor the IRP and coordinate services with providers; meet with the person as indicated to monitor provision of services; the development and pursuit of resources
• Educate and inform the individual enrolled in the HCBS-AMH program about services, the individual recovery planning process, recovery resources, rights, and responsibilities.
• Obtain and review supporting documentation (assessment data, medical, psychiatric, criminal records) and make recommendations to be used as a guide in the independent recovery process.
• Coordinate peer support services and linkage to peer support programs, trainings and other resources to help the individual enrolled in the HCBS-AMH program become fully integrated in his/her community of choice
• Coordinate the development of the Individualized recovery plan using Person - Centered Recovery Planning and submit the IRP to HHSC for approval (initially through CMBHS).
• Initiate and facilitate recovery plan team discussions or meetings when services are not achieving desired outcomes. Outcomes include housing status, employment status, being involved in the criminal justice system, response to treatment and other services and satisfaction with services.
• Coordinate with applicable parties involved in the person's care which includes the courts, probation or parole officers, hospital staff, and crisis service providers to ensure the person gains access to any of these needed services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Master’s degree in Human Services or social services related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with individuals with, Severe Mental Illness (SMI).
• Demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting individuals with SMI and community-based interventions and resources for this population.
• Effective oral, written, and reading communication skills
• Ability to utilize sound judgment and seek out appropriate consultation when required.

Application Instructions:
To prioritize your application, please email your most up-to-date resume to isabelolmos@aahctexzs.org with the subject line:
Indeed –RM Position [last name, first name]

Applications submitted following these instructions will receive priority review. In your email, please include one sentence explaining why you are interested in this role.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical Requirements: This position requires regular talking and hearing, frequent use of hands for handling or operating tools, and occasional standing, walking, sitting, and reaching.
• Lifting Requirements: Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Vision Requirements: Close, distance, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment: The noise level is typically moderate, and reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with Severe Mental Illness.
• Enjoy opportunities to collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team.
• Contribute to meaningful recovery processes that lead to better health outcomes and community integration

If you're passionate about making a difference and have the qualifications to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person