Residential Case Manager

Residential Case Manager

Salary Range: $52,000 - $63,000 annually

Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 hours/week

WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH?

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

What We Offer...

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

*Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.


WHO WE ARE...

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient.


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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR...

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health's mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.


Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You're a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.


Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.


Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) ...

Provides comprehensive case management services to residents with severe and persistent mental illness.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide primary case management to a selected number of clients. Regularly assesses client's level of functioning.
• Conduct and document psychosocial assessments.
• Develop and implements MTP (Master Treatment Plans).
• Promote involvement of family/significant other with treatment planning when appropriate.
• Assess needs and risk potential for all new and/or established clients who present in crisis.
• Provide crisis stabilization services, assess for need for hospitalization for at risk clients.
• Utilizes crisis intervention, stabilization and counseling techniques.
• Participate in discharge planning of client's hospitalization in psychiatric inpatient units as requested by supervisor.
• Makes appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies.
• Initiate, maintain, update, and monitor master treatment plans.
• Teach, coach, and assist clients in learning ADLs as needed (e.g., hygiene, shopping, cooking, communication, housekeeping, etc.).
• Actively participates in team communication processes that ensure appropriate management of cases.
• Provide consultation and follow-up communication with law enforcement agencies, community agencies, medical facilities and inpatient units.
• Supervise residents' living conditions.
• Provide meal preparations as outlined by menu and dietary guidelines especially in the absence of the residential counselor.
• Transport clients in agency van or own vehicle.
• Assist clients with financial matters, benefit management and maintain associated paperwork (e.g., medicaid applications, HUD paperwork, etc.).
• Monitor or observe medication compliance of clients.
• Assist client in the development of a support network.
• Document all assessments, consultations, teaching plans, referrals, treatment plans and progress of client care.
• Accurately completes clinical records requirements in a timely and legible manner.

Requirements

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU...

• Bachelor's Degree with major in social work, rehabilitation, sociology, psychology, counseling or human services preferred.
• 2 years full-time paid professional experience in the Human Services field.
• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders as defined by APA (DSM IV).
• Knowledge and familiarity with Rhode Island Mental Health Law.
• Knowledge of risk assessment instruments and mental status examination.
• Knowledge of community and state resources
• Familiarity with psychotropic medications.
• Knowledge of laws related to rights, confidentiality and abuse.
• Knowledge and skill in crisis theory and crisis intervention techniques.
• Valid Rhode Island Driver's License.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:


Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

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Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.


Salary Description


$52,000 - $63,000