This position is eligible for a $2,500.00 sign on bonus.

Job Summary:

The TPC Case Manager BHOP Team 1 coordinates services for consumers to minimize stressors and to facilitate the reduction of psychiatric and substance abuse disorder symptoms. Encourage consumers to attain the highest possible levels of independence.

Dutie and Responsibilities:

Provide support counseling, problem solving, contracts and limit setting.

Encourage consumers to attain the highest possible levels of independence.

Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the development and implementation of therapeutic services, to include working with substance abusers, as it relates to case management.

Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management as needed.

Teach consumers adult daily living skills.

Initiate treatment and advocate for consumer within network of care.

Negotiate on behalf of the consumer, as needed, with landlords, courts, families, the treatment team, and consumers themselves.

Transport consumers in own vehicle or Center van to planned activities and appointments.

Complete record keeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other center requirements within required time frames and abide by center confidentiality policy.

Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, consumers, community agencies and the public.

Attend training, case presentations and conferences.

Requirements:

Bachelor痴 degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Human Services preferred.

Associate degree required.

Experience in Human Services Field preferred.

Bilingual Spanish preferred, but we welcome anyone to apply.

Must have valid driver's license and insured auto.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions唯utler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center預re trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation痴 top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.