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Case Manager

Hegira Health, Inc
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Is your passion to make a real difference? If so, please consider joining our team! With over 16 programs located across Western Wayne County's communities, Hegira Programs, Inc. (HPI), a private non-profit corporation, is one of the largest freestanding behavioral healthcare agencies in the area. HPI, accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the State of Michigan, provides a broad array of mental health and substance abuse treatment and prevention services to individuals of all ages.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The S-BIRT Case Manager shall have, at minimum , a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, specializing in social sciences. The incumbent must obtain and/or maintain current, appropriate licensure/certification issued by the State of Michigan. The incumbent must have at least 1 year of direct professional social service/case management experience, of which 3 months was spent working with adults with SA disorders, within the past 3 years. The incumbent should minimally demonstrate (1) basic knowledge of diagnostics, psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches as applied to a SA adult population; and (2) knowledge of the identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders.

Our ideal candidate has personal experience with recovery and willingness to tell their story.

LOCATION: Garden City, MI (Easy access on/off I-96 at Inkster Rd)

SHIFT: Part-Time; Tuesday/Wednesday 5pm-9pm and Sunday 10am-6:30pm

REQUISITION #: 17-1221

Hegira Programs, Inc. offers our part-time staff competitive wages and the opportunity to participate in our 403(b) retirement savings plan with eligibility for employer matching and discretionary contributions. HPI promotes wellness through an annual wellness incentive reimbursement program for participation in healthy activities such as exercise and fitness programs or health education . As a 501c (3) organization, Hegira employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program for student loans. HPI also offers regular in-house training opportunities.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Integrated Care:

Substance use screening

Intervention

Referral in a medical setting

Technical

  • Complete Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test (AUDIT-C) on all patients.
  • Complete AUDIT and/or Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) on all patients that screened positive on the AUDIT-C.
  • Determine the appropriate level of intervention for patients based on the scores of the AUDIT and DAST-10.
  • Complete the necessary Pre-Admission for all patients who received an AUDIT-C.
  • Complete discharge in Avatar if patient did not screen positive
  • Complete Admission option in Avatar for all patients who did screen positive.
  • Complete admission process including completion of the Project Fit Intake and Project Fit Activity Log.
  • Complete Project Fit Activity Log for all contacts made with the patient.
  • Provide Brief Intervention and Brief Negotiated Interview for all patients who scored in the range appropriate for this level of intervention.
  • Assist the patient with the Prescription for Change goals, if needed.
  • Contact patients 10 days after initial contact and document in Project Fit Activity Log.
  • Provide Brief Treatment to patients that qualify and document all contact in the Project Fit Activity Log.
  • Assist the patient with referrals, contacting supports, payor sources, and community resources and document in the Project Fit Activity log.
  • Assign a Peer Recovery Coach for all patients who qualify for a Referral for Treatment.
  • Complete Discharge once patient has been active for 6 months or per the patient request.
  • If S-BIRT at Hope Clinic, complete the Patient Health Questionnaire during screening.
  • Follow Screening for Depression Policy and Procedure and discuss with primary care Hope physician.

Interpersonal

  • Must be able to conduct all professional business in a manner that is highly ethical and maintains / enhances a professional and positive image of HPI at all times.
  • Must be able to interact effectively and professionally with all internal and external contacts.
  • Assist in building a high-performing S-BIRT team.

Critical Thinking

  • Must be able to differentiate between mental health and substance abuse needs of a patient.
  • Must be able to prioritize responsibilities and tasks in alignment with S-BIRT priorities and goals.
  • Must be able to provide high quality services in a cost effective and time efficient manner.

Physical Requirements

  • Must have adequate visual acuity to utilize a PC
  • Must be able to drive periodically to HPI clinics and local community resources.
  • Must have adequate visual acuity to interact with the Electronic Health Record System and accurately input data.
  • Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality is required.