Case Manager - STAR Program

Assists in the completion of a comprehensive case management assessment for each client.

Develops an integrated Family Case Plan for each client.

Links clients to appropriate care and resources in the community, including resources that address specialized needs such as agencies offering services related to HIV/AIDS; mental health disorders; chronic and acute health problems; and problems related to criminal justice issues.

Promotes the client’s recovery to their fullest potential by facilitating the assessment of skills, including literacy, educational opportunities, job readiness skills, vocational training, employment placement, and job retention and career development.

Offers each assigned client at least one (1) hour per week of face-to-face time.

Refers clients and assists them with accessing substance use disorder treatment as needed.

Assists and engages the client with transitioning from one level of care to another to ensure continuity of care.

Coordinates interventions and services provided by multiple agencies.

Informs clients about needed services, such as medical, legal, educational, vocational, and employment services; and assists the client in accessing needed services.

Uses engagement skills to motivate and encourage client to voluntarily access services that would assist them in maintaining a healthy life-style.

Advocates on behalf of the client.

Provides education related to HIV and hepatitis.

Provides training on recognition of relapse triggers and strategies to deal with avoiding relapse.

Participates with team members in the updating of the Family Case Plan within established time frames or as indicated by changes in client needs.

Demonstrates knowledge of crisis intervention and behavior management of aggressive behavior.

Involves clients and families in the service planning process.

Assists in the development and implementation of educational programs.

Demonstrates knowledge of community resources.

Accurately documents all client interaction within established time frames.

Documentation includes noting that each assigned client was offered at least one (1) hour/week of face-to-face time and whether that visit was accepted.

Documentation also includes the client’s participation in any contact and any services provided. .

Writes in a professional and competent manner.

Maintains a valid NJ driver’s license.

Practices safe and courteous driving habits.

Provides services to clients/families in their native language or is able to procure the services of a translator.

Works well with other staff and supervisors.

Demonstrates a willingness to serve on professional committees, attend staff meetings, attend in-services, etc.

Seeks supervision in a professional manner and documents supervision.

Participates with team members and clients/families in discharge planning.

Provides services within state mandated scope of services.

Provides competent psychosocial education to clients.

Develops an adequate professional relationship with all referral sources and relevant community agencies.

Adequately responds to the needs of clients, families and referral sources.

As appropriate to scope of practice, assists in the data collection for each assigned client, including the following: The relationship of each client’s physical status to dependence.

The nature of the comparison to use alcohol and/or other drugs.

The intensity of the client’s mental preoccupation with using alcohol and/or drugs.

As appropriate to scope of practice, completes urine tests according to established procedures.

As appropriate to scope of practice, demonstrates a knowledge of the natural history of dependence.

As appropriate to scope of practice, demonstrates an understanding of the bio psychosocial influences and effects of dependencies.

Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery.

Provides on-call coverage.

Minimal Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral health field Licensure: Valid Driver’s License required.