Plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive clinical case management services with a strong emphasis on aftercare planning. This position requires a deep understanding of co-occurring disorders, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care beyond the residential setting.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of residents to evaluate aftercare needs, identifying resident strengths, community resources and supports. Aftercare plans will match the individualized needs of the resident, as well as their ability to implement the plan effectively. • Develops aftercare plans in collaboration with residents, families, clinical team, external referents and stakeholders. • Communicates with external referral sources to promote the program, assuring that Borden Cottage remains at the forefront of options for residential treatment facilities. • Serves as the primary contact for referents during residential treatment for residents. • Collaborates with community service providers, including mental health professionals, substance abuse treatment facilities, sober living programs, and case management programs, to coordinate comprehensive aftercare for residents. • Enlists and supports residents in accessing, navigating, and implementing aftercare planning, supporting autonomy and agency. • Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions, aftercare plans and progress notes. • Coordinates with data management staff to ensure that referent database is maintained and updated for aftercare planning, maximizing accessibility for implementation of aftercare plans. • Participates in ongoing professional development activities to stay informed about best practices in the field of co-occurring disorders treatment and case management. • Delivers aftercare planning in accordance with best practices. • Leads 2-3 groups weekly and uses evidence-based treatment materials to guide group process. Utilizes experiential methods to engage and involve patients in group therapy. • Serves as clinical proxy to primary therapists to provide individual and group therapy, as indicated. • All other clinical and therapeutic tasks as assigned. • Participates in supervision and takes responsibility to present cases and ensure growth and development of clinical skills. • All Borden Cottage team members are expected to consistently demonstrate our values of integrity, compassion, service, respect, diversity, teamwork, excellence and innovation in their work activities and interactions. • Reports directly to the Clinical Director.
Requirements: Licensed level Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in case management, mental health assessment, treatment and service delivery, preferably in a behavioral health or substance use treatment setting.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Requires demonstrated ability to exercise proper judgement, discretion, initiative, and have excellent communication skills. • Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, including the interaction between mental health and substance use disorders, and evidence-based treatment approaches. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with clients and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality in all interactions with clients and colleagues. • Proficiency in electronic health record systems, CRMs, and other relevant software applications. • Commitment toto cultural competence and sensitivity in working with clients from diverse backgrounds. • Flexibility to adapt to changing job responsibilities and programmatic needs. • Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication. • Must be CPR and First Aid certified; or training provided. • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team setting. • Must be comfortable answering the phones to include patient calls, family calls and calls from referral sources and business contacts. • Able to prioritize workload to assure patient care is addressed in a timely manner. • All employees must possess basis computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes.
WORK CONDITIONS: Works in a residential psychiatric setting with patients who are experiencing a wide range of acute psychiatric conditions. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, between 8:00AM – 5:30PM (staff determines 8-hour shift). On-Call rotation coverage required. Salaried position.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Addiction Medicine
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work setting:
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Camden, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person