Case Manager

Why you should apply In this role, you’ll coordinate care, connect people with vital community resources, and empower them on their recovery journey. You’ll work with veterans, individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges, and underserved communities—helping them access benefits, housing, medical care, and more. Position Details Department: CCBHC‑ Hudson County Salary: $48,000–$50,000 Location: Hoboken, NJ Work hours: Monday‑Friday (3 days 9:00–5:00, 2 days 12:00–8:00) Position Overview Provide wrap‑around service, linkage, service coordination, and outreach as needed. SOAR trained to support rapid benefit acquisition and approved to do presumptive eligibility to ensure benefits for acquiring medication and services. Teach and model recovery concepts and skills to support each person’s individualized recovery journey, community integration, and improved health outcomes. Responsibilities One case manager will act as lead care coordinator for Veterans and Active Military resources; another will coordinate SUD and MH resources; a third will serve as a peer provider, offering a peer perspective to the team and persons served. Case managers provide on‑site and mobile in‑home service and transportation for engagement with new resources and family members to assist with access to benefits and services. Consult with the CCBHC team regarding assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation needs of persons served and ensure referral and connection to needed services and resources per the plan. Assist with development and review of person‑centered plans. Coordinate referrals and linkages to housing, mental health, substance abuse, medical, and various social service providers as needed for the individual. Monitor service providers, including routine follow‑up, to assess provision of services per the person‑centered plan. Support individuals in developing a supportive network in the community (e.g., VA, vocational, elderly, self‑help centers, schools) through the development of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan and facilitation of IMR. Attend all scheduled team meetings, community, and hospital‑based referral and/or discharge planning meetings. Provide 24‑hour on‑call coverage on a rotating schedule as needed. As needed, receive training and provide culturally competent services that address the diverse needs of the population served, as identified on the needs assessment. As needed, receive training and provide services in alignment with the clinical mental health guidelines promulgated by the Veteran’s Health Administration (VHA) and the Uniform Mental Health Services Handbook, and assist with coordination and collaboration with VHA as needed. Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years of experience. SOARS and Presumptive Eligibility trained. CPR certified. Bilingual Spanish preferred. Experience Two years paid post‑degree work experience in a mental health case management role. Familiarity with community resources and provider organizations. Driver’s License & Vehicle Valid driver’s license required. No more than one moving violation within the past 12 months. Vehicle required. Local travel for outreach to persons receiving services, to assist persons served to navigate and engage in services necessary to meet individualized recovery plan goals, and to attend care coordination meetings. Travel estimated at approximately 15%. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b), basic life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, EAP. Eligible for medical benefits after 30 days of employment. Flexible work schedules, clinical training series, leadership development program. 10 paid holidays (an 11th after 2 years of employment), generous vacation and sick time. Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and workplace culture. We provide equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law; and we strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr