Case Manager (MAT)

Program: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Days: Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with a 1-hour lunch break

Works with the following population: Males and females, 18 years of age or older, with a mental health disorder and/or addictive diseases.

Salary: $33,072 per year

Under general supervision, the candidate will do the following:

• Receive and follow up on referrals.
• Make appointments for intake.
  • After intake, complete referral to New Horizons Behavioral Health MAT-SOR Program.
• Complete Medication Pharmacy Grant Rx Payment Voucher to Genoa Healthcare.
• Complete DHP Authorization for Release of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Complete Midtown Recovery Release of PHI
• Contact MAT individuals weekly with documentation into WITS system
• Assist with any needs for MAT, doctor's appointments, getting medication, and assistance with receiving treatment.
• Coordinate with provider and nurse to address any concerns they may have.
• Attend meetings for MAT to update on progress.
• Procure and sign out Narcan.
• Conduct evidence-based group with individuals who have been identified with a substance abuse disorder.
• Document daily notes on progress in groups and provide resources in the surrounding community that aid in maintaining sobriety.
• Aid in increasing coping and basic living skills.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate confidential records of client interactions and progress. Prepare reports and documentation in compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Collaboration: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including mental health professionals, to ensure holistic care for clients. Attend team meetings and case conferences to contribute a peer perspective to the overall care plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED, with 3 to 5 years of experience in behavioral health -or- completion of a bachelor's degree in the social sciences (Social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, or a related discipline) with 1 year of full-time experience working with individuals with mental health disorders and/or addictive diseases. If candidate has a Bachelors, it MUST be in the above-named fields to be MHC eligible. The candidate MUST have 2 years or more in recovery himself / herself, as lived experience will be used to support individuals in services.

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree and experience in working with individuals with mental disorders and/or addictive diseases is preferred.

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New Horizons Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, age sex, religion, or disability. Selected applicants must pass a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background check and the drug screen.

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Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. We are also unable to contact applicants who are not selected for a position. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by Human Resources to continue the hiring process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.