Behavioral Health Case Manager - Gastineau Human Services Corporation
Juneau, AK 99801
About the Job
Note to Applicants: this job is located in Juneau, Alaska. It is not a remote position and the employer does not promise relocation assistance. Preference will be given to Alaska residents and all GHS employees must obtain an Alaska driver's license or ID card within 30 days of hire.
Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Case Manager is responsible for providing case management and care coordination services at Mount Juneau Counseling & Recovery. The Behavioral Health Case Manager is supervised by the Residential Program Coordinator with clinical supervision provided by the Chemical Dependency Counselor Supervisor. Additional clinical supervision may be provided by Master’s Level Clinicians.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Illustrative Tasks:
Required Skills/Abilities:
Education and Experience:
Physical Requirements:
At-Will Employment Policy Statement:
Your employment with Gastineau Human Services Corporation is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Gastineau Human Services Corporation with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this policy or any other policy of Gastineau Human Services Corporation should be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the at-will employment status of Gastineau Human Services Corporation employees.
The at-will employment status of an employee of Gastineau Human Services Corporation may be modified only in a written employment agreement with that employee which is signed by the Executive Director, or the Chairman of the Board of Directors, of Gastineau Human Services Corporation.
Job Summary:
The Behavioral Health Case Manager is responsible for providing case management and care coordination services at Mount Juneau Counseling & Recovery. The Behavioral Health Case Manager is supervised by the Residential Program Coordinator with clinical supervision provided by the Chemical Dependency Counselor Supervisor. Additional clinical supervision may be provided by Master’s Level Clinicians.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Illustrative Tasks:
- Case Management and Care Coordination:
- Provides case management services for clients in all Mount Juneau Counseling & Recovery treatment programs based on identified needs and as directed in the clients’ individualized treatment plan.
- Coordinate referrals and access to care and services to address identified needs and in collaboration with community partners, care providers, and other resources.
- Facilitates life skills and psychoeducation group sessions utilizing evidence-based curricula and under the direction of the Chemical Dependency Counselor Supervisor, Clinical Supervisor, and Behavioral Health Director.
- Track clients' adherence to treatment plans, including attendance at scheduled appointments and participation in program activities.
- Enforce all program guidelines and standards as defined in the Recovery House Client Handbook or company policy and procedures.
- Clinical Documentation:
- Maintains clinical documentation that meets criteria as outlined by company policies and procedures, payer sources, and professional/ethical regulations. Ability to meet Medicaid documentation and reporting guidelines.
- Professional Development:
- Pursues continuous professional development to develop the necessary competencies to obtain a Chemical Dependency Counselor-I level certification.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Residential Program Coordinator.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- This position works on weekends and holidays.
- Excellent professional boundaries and positive regard and empathy for clients.
- Excellent time management skills to balance multiple clients and tasks.
- Knowledge of clinical case management duties and ability to follow best practice models.
- Professional written and oral communication skills and timely completion of documentation.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and applicable federal and state regulations regarding the treatment of substance use disorder.
- Knowledge of community service providers and resources and ability to navigate access to these resources.
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute of higher education in the field of counseling, psychology, or social work; OR:
- At least two years’ experience working in the field of Substance Use Treatment or Mental Health Services as a case manager or peer support specialist.
- Must complete the coursework and training to obtain State of Alaska Chemical Dependency Counselor Level I (CDC I) status within 3 years of start date.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to pass the Department of Corrections and Department of Health background checks.
- Must have a current driver’s license and be insurable by current GHS auto insurance carrier.
- Must pass a urinalysis test.
At-Will Employment Policy Statement:
Your employment with Gastineau Human Services Corporation is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Gastineau Human Services Corporation with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time. Nothing in this policy or any other policy of Gastineau Human Services Corporation should be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the at-will employment status of Gastineau Human Services Corporation employees.
The at-will employment status of an employee of Gastineau Human Services Corporation may be modified only in a written employment agreement with that employee which is signed by the Executive Director, or the Chairman of the Board of Directors, of Gastineau Human Services Corporation.
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