• Lead Case Manager

    Legacy Treatment Services (Northfield, NJ)


    Lead Case Manager

    Job Details

    Job Location

     

    Atlantic IOC - Northfield, NJ

    Position Type

    Full Time

    Education Level

    4 Year Degree

     

    Salary Range

     

    $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly

     

    Job Shift

     

    Day

     

    The Lead Case Manager provides monitoring services and treatment adherence support. Responsible for court system coordination. Plans for admission, treatment, discharge and aftercare. Provides screening services as needed. Maintains contact with referring agencies and related people and with community resources used for referral. Maintains coordination with Screening, local and state hospitals, treatment providers, and other treatment team members for consumers. Maintains positive working relationships with community agencies. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the consumers served. Individual must be able to assess and interpret data about the consumer’s status in order to identify each consumer’s needs and provide care based on agency approved evidence based practice models. On-call responsibilities.

     

    The Involuntary Outpatient Commitment (IOC) program offers a new option for individuals who aren't imminently dangerous enough for commitment to an inpatient program, but who struggle with remaining in treatment and are likely to become dangerous without that treatment. IOC coordinates community services and supports that increase the likelihood of treatment adherence. IOC services are a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure that IOC consumers are properly assessed, linked to treatment and services and emotionally supported.

     

    Hours

     

    Position is full time. Hours include flexibility based upon program need.

    This is a Full Time Benefited position with the following benefits:

    + 3.2 weeks of Paid Time Off during the first year

    + Medical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance benefits

    + 403(b) employee participation and employer match

    + 9 Agency-paid holidays

    + Training opportunities provided throughout the year

    + Retention bonus offered biannually, $1,250 for full time staff

    + Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment

    Education/Experience:

    Screener eligibility and MA/MS in mental health or related field with 1 year of experience or BA/BS with 2 years of experience.

     

    Legacy Treatment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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