Recovery Services Care Manager - RN

Recovery Services Care Manager - RN

Job ID: A26-107

Location: Alpena

About Our Family:

Established in 1978, Alcona Health Center (AHC) is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to making a lasting impact in the Northern MI communities we serve, offering medical, behavioral health, dental and pharmacy services. As a member of the AHC family, you will join a team of over 300 coworkers, all devoted to providing quality health care to all residents of our communities, regardless of their ability to pay.

Your Valued Contributions:

Responsible for providing care management to SUD and Medication Assisted treatment (MAT) patients and working in collaboration with other members of the team to assist patients in meeting their recovery goals. Responsible for providing care management to SUD and Medication Assisted treatment (MAT) patients and working in collaboration with other members of the team to assist patients in meeting their recovery goals.

• Develops individualized patient care plans
• Performs or assures completion/ documentation of a comprehensive patient assessment: medical, functional, cognitive, affective, psychosocial, nutritional and environmental
• Works in collaboration with the BHP (Behavioral Health Provider) and the Primary Care Provider (PCP) to develop and implement an individualized care plan in a person-centered manner, basing level of care on the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria
• Initiates evidence-based care planning with the patient/family
• Assists the patient in developing realistic self-management goals and the implementation of care plans. Assists in the identification of barriers if goals are not met
• Monitors the patient, assessing progress on treatment goals and self-management goals
• Monthly, or more frequently if needed, reviews and updates care plans in conjunction with the BHP, peer recovery coach and patient to measure patient success
• Provides patient educationIdentifies patient teaching needs related to SUD and MAT as applicable
• Documents patient teaching and comprehension
• Identifies education related to patient learning needs and to assess patient's knowledge, skill level and readiness for learning
• Develops and/or acquires educational materials, supplies and equipment necessary for learning
• Provides Care Coordination
• Serves as a liaison between patient, providers, families, collaborative service networks and other specialty services pertaining to person-centered plan.
• Coordinates care across all health settings utilizing CCD-A's and knowledge of hospitalizations and ER visits
• Supports and utilizes Community Referral Base; makes recommendations to providers, patients and families regarding the availability of services based on coverage by the patient's payer or the patient's ability to pay for services
• Participates as a clinical team member
• Assists clinical co-workers with maintaining efficient patient flow
• Manages care of patients through collaboration with members of the health care team and other health professionals in order to make decisions about treatment and assist the patient in attaining health goals
• Assures the establishment and ongoing performance of huddles to discuss and review SUD/MAT clients with the interdisciplinary team
• Confer with Peer Recovery Coach to provide direction in assessment, monitoring, and evaluation of patient rehabilitation and adherence to medication and services
• Provides Nursing Responsibilities
• Provides medication management and adherence education within the scope of care management
• Provide nursing responsibilities required in OTP and OBOT programs
• Supports site staff with the administration of Vivitrol

Required Training & Experience:

• Use of Electronic Health Records
• Word, Excel, & Outlook
• Current RN license in the State of Michigan. Experience in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and or Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) preferred, care management experience preferred.
• BLS Certification, to be completed within two months of employment and maintained
• Possesses a current State of Michigan driver's license and valid automobile insurance.

We're Here For You:

Supporting Balance: As a part of our family, you will work full time (40 hours/week) with a negotiable starting wage, dependent on education and experience, with predicable scheduling, numerous holidays, generous vacation time and sick days.

Supporting Your Health: Low deductible Medical, Rx, Vision & Dental insurance at a minimal cost for employees.

Supporting Your Future: Retirement Savings Plan, FSA, Life, AD&D, & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance.

Supporting Your Education: Continuing Education Assistance program. Employment with AHC may also qualify you for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Ready To Get Started?

Resumes and cover letters are accepted and welcomed in addition to your completed application.

Questions can be sent to pschaedig@alconahc.org

Fighting Against Discrimination:

Alcona Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Alcona Health Center is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Alcona Health Center are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and transgender status), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Alcona Health Center will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Alcona Health Center encourages applicants of all ages.

Upon request auxiliary aids and services will be made available to individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center "Voice and TTY/TDD" 1-800-649-3777. An EOE.