CDCA Case Manager

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) offers a full continuum of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, psychiatric services, and medication‑assisted treatment. We take pride in creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where individuals feel supported. Our team believes in every client's ability to achieve recovery and rebuild meaningful, engaged lives in their communities. Job Summary Provide support services and foster community by assessing the needs of clients and developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to address those needs. This position reports to a Case Management Supervisor. Responsibilities Coordinates and provides safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, culturally sensitive, and client‑centered care. For SUD clients: Handles case assignments, assesses barriers to recovery in various life domains, may draft SUD case‑management‑specific service plans, and reviews progress toward case‑management goals. For MH clients: Handles case assignments, assesses barriers to recovery in various life domains, coordinates mental‑health treatment planning—including goals for CPST services—provides input, and works collaboratively with the clinical counselor, psychiatrist, and/or nurse practitioner in developing the treatment plan. Familiar with diagnosis, current symptoms, risk, functioning, and identified needs in the client's life domains as indicated by Z‑Codes to determine eligibility for Case Management or CPST services and the level of care required. Works collaboratively following up with observations with the clinical counselor, psychiatrist, and/or nurse practitioner in developing the treatment plan. Adheres to Lighthouse's protocol for appropriate "care management" activities as part of the continuum of services to meet each client's defined needs and as defined in the treatment plan. Provides follow‑up and appropriate referrals to community resources. Collaboration and coordination of services to ensure continuity of care and efficiency of services across systems is vital to early recovery. Provides linkage and assistance in accessing inpatient or more restrictive treatment as medically necessary. Stays abreast of best practices in modalities of intervention to maintain high‑quality care management that is medically necessary to the client‑specific treatment plan. Evaluates daily living functioning and assists clients in creating goals to improve day‑to‑day living. Completes billing and documentation accurately and in a timely manner. Sees clients weekly or as clinically appropriate according to the client’s level of care. Ensures all community activities comply with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and mental‑health laws and regulations regarding the confidentiality of PHI. Keeps abreast of community resources and makes needed referrals to meet client needs on a timely basis. Coordinates and collaborates with other community agencies regarding client treatment to promote positive treatment outcomes and participates in community collaboration meetings. Required Qualifications CDCA certification Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen Desired Qualifications Knowledge of Job and Family Services procedures Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a directly related human services field 2 years of relevant experience in case management, social services, or a related field Schedule Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Compensation range : $20.19 – $26.60 Location : Lancaster, OH Our benefits package includes paid time off (PTO and sick time), paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid continuing education with supervision, parental leave, and eligibility for loan forgiveness programs. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions