Case Manager, Forensic MOUD Court
Case Manager, Forensic MOUD Court
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Job Description
At Signature Health our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values putting people first striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can-do mindset then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits:
- Medical Dental Vision 401k match HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1 and much more
- Robust earned paid time off program (PTO)
- Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles)
- Professional Development Support
SCOPE OF ROLE
Reporting to the Supervisor Behavioral Health Services the QMHS Forensic MOUD Court will coordinate with the designated specialty Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) court docket team and the clients clinical care team regarding client care. The QMHS will support clients by helping them manage behavioral health and substance use symptoms scheduling appointments educating them about treatment plans and connecting them to benefits services housing and other relevant resources. The QMHS will attend court hearings and maintain regular contact with the specialty court docket team ensuring effective and comprehensive service delivery. This role will primarily occur in the community including attending hearings and visits at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center.
HOW YOULL SUCCEED
- Diligently develop prepare and present treatment program work material to clients and assist them in planning for re-entry into the community and maintaining recovery post-release and throughout probation term.
- Transport or arrange for transportation of clients as applicable for treatment needs if determined to be safe and necessary.
- Maintains clear communication and professional boundaries with all clients.
- Collaborates effectively with clients treatment team and any court/jail personnel involved with their care.
- Encourage monitor and follow-up on client engagement and participation in all treatment plan activities.
- Coordinate discharge planning and schedule follow-up appointments.
- Assist and help link clients directly to benefits services housing and resources as applicable throughout treatment.
- Participate in MOUD Specialty Court hearings and any related meetings as requested.
- Coordinate with previous and anticipated service providers to ensure specialty court team are fully aware of treatment history and that ongoing providers are aware of client needs.
- Provide advocacy and outreach; help them to advocate for themselves.
- Educate clients regarding their behavioral health and substance use diagnoses and treatment.
- Teach coping anger management barrier elimination and problem-solving skills.
- Maintain client charting electronically in accordance with Medicaid OhioMHAS CARF and professional standards.
- Maintain client charting electronically in accordance with Medicaid ODMHAS CARF and professional standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Valid unencumbered Ohio drivers license and proof of drivers insurance required.
- Bachelors Degree in related social services or criminal justice field preferred.
- 3 years of previous case management experience providing service to criminal justice populations or relevant experience preferred.
- CDCA preferred.
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Excel etc.
- Knowledge of the community community organizations and community resources.
- Knowledge of ASAM levels of care ability to assist client in obtaining residential detox and supported housing services in the community.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
- While hours of operation are generally standard flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
- Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
- Requires periods of sitting standing telephone and computer work.
- Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
- Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
- Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
- Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds unassisted.
- Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
- Frequent bending reaching and repetitive hand movements standing walking squatting and sitting with some lifting pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
- Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment.
This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however if requested reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time with or without advanced notice. By signing below and/or electronically acknowledging this Success Profile I confirm that I have read and understood this Success Profile and that I am able to perform these duties and responsibilities with or without accommodation.
All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
