Case Manager

At TASC (Treatment Alternatives for Stronger Communities), our mission is to empower people and strengthen communities with impactful services. Since 1976, we have been guided by the belief that every individual holds the potential for positive change. We advocate, support, and most importantly, empower people to break barriers, find recovery, and reshape their destinies. Through Specialized Case Management, we create a world where recovery, justice, and empathy lead to thriving communities. Our foundation is anchored at the intersection of behavioral health and the criminal legal system. Today, TASC also operates at the forefront of transformative solutions. We are a social impact organization that embodies a future where health, safety and justice is synonymous with hope. We are TASC!

We are currently looking for full-time – Case Manager

Starting at $44,676 - $47,000 contingent upon experience, education, etc.

Division Overview: The Adult Criminal Justice and Treatment Services (ACJS) supports clients who may have struggles related to a substance use disorder. We provide opportunities for clients to rebuild their lives so they can become healthy and self-sufficient. ACJS’ work includes screening and assessments for substance use disorders, placing clients into treatment programs, monitoring and reporting on progress, and providing support including, but not limited to, insurance enrollment, obtaining a state ID, and finding employment resources.

Summary: TASC Case Manager will provide comprehensive and specialized case management services for adults and youths with identified Behavioral Health needs referred to TASC from multiple systems. TASC Case Manager will provide direct services and referrals based on identified needs of the individuals enrolled into TASC services. TASC provides case management services Statewide and location is determined by work site location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist individuals in achieving service plan goals through direct services and coordination of behavior health, public agencies, and community resources. (Approximate 75% of time spent in this area)

• Assess, evaluate, facilitate, and monitor individuals’ progress in relationship to established goals and objectives

• Complete intake packets for program enrollment and participation

• Provides referrals and crisis intervention for the individuals’ identified needs

• Interview individuals, review records, and confer with other professionals to review individual progress, and to determine their suitability for program participation

• Knowledge of DSM V and ASAM criteria

• Collaborate with internal and external partners, participate in staff meetings and monthly supervisions, and participate in integrated staffing with individuals receiving TASC services.

• Identify and refer individuals with behavioral health needs

• Complete and submit internal and external program reports

• Complete and maintain all required individual and program related documentation which includes, documenting the results of screenings, enrollments, service plans, reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other individual-related activities including accurate reporting of services

• Monitor all individuals determined by individual progress towards service goals

• Monitor TASC database system and contractual/external database systems to ensure Individual enrollment

Our ideal candidate:

• Perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field or Master’s Degree required, must be bi-lingual in English/Spanish, or classified as a QMHP as required by contract obligations
• Ability to obtain CADC/CARS certification within the first two years in the field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated experience in group facilitation
• Certain programs may require a higher level of education, certification and/or licensures based on contractual obligations
• Ability to support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to take initiatives and have creativeness
• Flexibility in thinking and approaches to leading group discussions
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.