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Position Title: Case Manager CRTJob Location: Bennington, VTEducation Level High SchoolSalary Range: $21.85 - $21.85 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: Non-Credentialed PositionDescription:Why Join UCS:For over 65 years, UCS has been providing exceptional and thoughtful care to individuals and families in our community through programs, services, and educational opportunities. Our staff includes positions such as administration, clinicians, nurses, teachers, case managers, psychiatrists, and direct support providers who work within our 15 facilities to support over 3,000 individuals annually. We are proud to be part of Vermont Care Partners, a network of sixteen agencies that provide mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental-disability services and supports in every county in Vermont. We are looking for team players to join us in making a difference in the lives of others and building a stronger community.UCS Offers Generous Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short term and long term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities
• Free clinical supervision towards licensure
• Loan repayment and tuition assistance program
• Award winning worksite wellness program
• An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging committee.
• Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.Qualifications:T he CRT Case Manager implements, supports, and helps coordinate the services for chronically mentally ill adults living in the community in conjunction with their individual treatment plans.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:CLIENT SUPPORT: Provides case management, service coordination, supportive counseling, and skill building for assigned clients. Supports daily living skills, shopping, budgeting, and coordinates services for meeting housing needs for clients. Provides assistance in getting income support and entitlement. Helps to foster peer supports. Facilitates growth of community and family support. Facilitates assistance to meet necessary mental and physical health needs. Participates in all aspects of CRT. If or as assigned to provide Substance Use services, or within related SUD grants, the incumbent will show competencies in screening, assessment, engagement, treatment planning, collaboration, referral, motivational interviewing, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and other evidence-based counseling and professional ethics theories, in order to provide effective care.CLIENT IDENTIFICATION AND OUTREACH: Provides outreach services to open clients of the community who are in need of our services. Develops systems to provide services to area clients. Provides protection and advocacy of client's rights whenever possible. Provides clients with referral information and assists with transportation as needed. Provides support to group home clients as needed.NFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND RECORD KEEPING: Completes various clinical and administrative forms for billing, information, and clinical records. Completes all case management documentation within 24 hours and finalized within 3 business days and in a professional manner. Attends all staff meetings, agency meetings, in-services, and clinical trainings as instructed by supervisor. Maintains confidentiality on all cases at all times. Follows goals of the program and policies of United Counseling Service.COMMUNICATION: Ensures that all persons involved with provision of services and support to the client receives appropriate communication about the care and planning related to the consumer.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related Human Services field. Equivalent experience of 1-3 years will be considered.
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