About Job

Are you compassionate and love to make a difference in someone's life. The Consortium, Inc. is a recovery-oriented, nonprofit Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) established in 1967. We are one of Philadelphia’s twelve CMHCs. For over five decades, they have helped more than 250-thousand people throughout the Tri-State area overcome the challenges of mental illness and substance abuse. We are looking for a passionate and caring Care Manager 1 to join our Addictions Program.

Summary

This position is part of an interdisciplinary team that functions to holistically address an individual’s mental health, physical health and social needs. Care Managers are responsible for matching an individual’s needs with the appropriate services or resources. Additionally Care Managers are responsible for maintaining and updating the individual’s records and may find it necessary to provide support in multiple settings to include but not limited to: homes, schools, clinics , hospitals and other mental health care facilities and in the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Conducts a thorough assessment of assigned individual’s non-treatment needs within 7 days using the Strength Based Care Assessment (SBCA) tool.
Develops and implements a Strength Based Care Assessment (SBCA) plan in collaboration with the individual, which may include, but not limited to: counseling and therapy services, utilization of community resources, vocational training programs, home visits and other services as identified by the individual.
Works directly with individuals, while coordinating/collaborating with the interdisciplinary team (which may include CNP Psychiatrists, MHP and other ad-hoc team members as the need is identified to support the care plan.

Monitors Strength Based Care Plan (SBCP) progress and modifies the goals and action steps to best address the individual’s current status.
May advocate on behalf of the individual/family for needed services and benefits.
May assist in obtaining reimbursement and benefits including, medical assistance, transportation, education, etc.
Refer individuals to appropriate resources for treatment needs.
Provides education, modeling and support in the areas identified in SBCP. Examples include modeling job skills, providing education on physical and mental wellness, helping individual’s access community resources and supporting clients in following their care plans.
Participates in case consultation meetings as scheduled.
Engages individuals in recovery-oriented, consumer-centered care in accordance with professional standards of practice.

Education and/or Experience

Certified Peer Specialist certificate.

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience

Able to work and communicate effectively to implement problem solving strategies, understand needs and to provide services in an ethical, respectful and responsible manner.

Cultural intelligence and demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups in a respectful manner.

Excellent critical thinking; able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Must successfully complete and pass all background checks.

Must be able to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team

Bilingual (Spanish and English) oral and written, helpful

Must have a valid driver’s license,

Provide own transportation for local travel

Vehicles used for performing company work must be covered by auto insurance as required by the State.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software (EMR); Internet software and MS Word processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

CPR certification required.

Other Skills and Abilities: Experience with co-occurring populations helpful.

Job Type: Full-time