Case Manager (The Light Program)

There is a place for you at Highland Rivers Behavioral Health!Highland Rivers Behavioral Health provides treatment and recovery services to individuals impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities.JOB SUMMARY:The Listening, Inspiring, and Guiding Healthy Transitions (LIGHT) Program is an Early Treatment Program (ETP) that provides transitional services to individuals in Cobb County.

The LIGHT Program is a team based, multi-element approach to treating transition age youth and young adults, ages 16-30 years old with FEP (First Episode Psychosis).

The team of professionals will include a Psychiatrist, Registered Nurse, Employment Specialist, Family Education and Support Provider, Behavioral Health Therapist - Lead, Case Manager, and Certified Peer Specialist.Are you ready to make a Difference?DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:


* Community based position.


* Assist individuals with service needs, developing strategies and supportive, social support networks and coordinating rehabilitation services as specified in the consumer's individual recovery plan.


* Partner with the individual and CORE services provider in the development of the individual service plan.


* Assist the individual with the transitioning between levels of care.

Link and/or serve as advocate with other agencies to garner needed resources for consumers.


* Provides assistance and support in crisis situations.


* Provides assessment, monitoring, and assistance to individuals.


* Establishes professional and ethical relationships with individuals, families, and coworkers


* Provides direct service to individuals; completes all necessary paperwork according to policy; ensures individual meet eligibility criteria or refers to appropriate provider in the community.


* Manages a caseload by ensuring all services are authorized, chart paperwork is complete and current, and consumer charts are closed according to Policy & Procedure.


* Sees a caseload at the frequency defined in the service plan; documents attempt to contact individuals and ISP reviews; completes monthly caseload reports; track appointments and case management.


* Other duties as assigned.