Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is seeking an Adult Case Manager (MAT) to provide case management, care coordination, and skills training to clients receiving Medication Assisted Therapy.

The position is full-time at our Valparaiso location. $500.00 sign on bonus and loan repayment program available! Inquire for further details.

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso and serves northwest Indiana with additional offices in Portage, Knox, and LaPorte. Porter-Starke also operates Marram Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with two offices in Gary and Hebron.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• 401K w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discounts (cell phone service & YMCA)
• Employee referral program
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance and loan repayments
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free health screenings

WAGES:

• Starting at $17.00 and up based on experience

JOB DUTIES:

• Provides case management services, care coordination and skills training and acts as an advocate for clients.
• Coordinates care with outpatient medical providers, nursing and therapists
• Administers assessments at appropriate intervals
• Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.
• Assists clients in obtaining entitlements.
• Initiates, monitors and updates clients' treatment plans in cooperation with the treatment team.
• Attends weekly staffing with outpatient, and/or recovery center staff
• Coordinates appropriate discharge planning and transition to aftercare services.
• Provides outreach, support and monitoring to help clients live successfully in the community.
• Attends clinical supervision, and obtains relevant continuing education

• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Must demonstrate knowledge of the following:

• Signs and symptoms of Substance Use Disorders
• Signs and symptoms of mental health disorders
• Medication Assisted Therapies
• Appropriate interventions for those suffering with addiction including Motivational Interviewing
• Locating, coordinating and accessing appropriate services and entitlements for clients.
• Criteria for enrollment and appropriate regulations to assist clients in maintaining compliance with program guidelines.
• Formulation of treatment plans, ability to monitor progress, and ability to modify plans to meet client needs.

Must demonstrate skills in the following:

• Assessing the needs of clients receiving MAT
• Documenting interventions.
• Building and maintaining therapeutic rapport with assigned clients.
• Providing education in activities of daily living for clients.
• Assisting clients in accessing entitlements, such as Medicaid, Social Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), food stamps, and other resources.
• Assisting clients with medication compliance through self-administering psychotropic medications, or assisted administration.
• Advocating for client's needs
• Proficient electronic medical record documentation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related human services discipline is required.
• Previous related experience working in addictions, mental health or related discipline preferred.
• A clean driving record required.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Successful completion of OBHP (Other Behavioral Health Professional) certification, CPI, CPR is required within 2 weeks of hire date.
• Valid proof of Auto Insurance required.
• Obtaining Navigator certification is required.

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. by visiting our website- https://www.porterstarke.org

COVID-19 considerations: Per Federal CMS COVID-19 vaccine requirements, all Porter-Starke Services employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or request and be approved for a valid religious or medical exemption before they can begin employment.