D185 - IDD-CSDC - Case Manager

750 Hazel St, Macon, GA 31201, USA Req #218

Friday, March 7, 2025

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

The Crisis Service and Diagnostic Center is a program designed to offer individual tailored assistance and brief (up to 90-day) stabilization for a maximum of sixteen (16) adults aged 18 and above, who have intellectual or developmental disabilities and/or concurrent IDD/BH diagnoses. These individuals are facing psychiatric challenges and/or significant emotional/behavioral changes that are impacting their essential functions, potentially jeopardizing their ability to stay in their usual home environment.

Benefits Offered:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 401k with an employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Employee Discount Program

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of clients' mental health needs, strengths, and risk factors.
• Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with clients, their families, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Providing crisis intervention services to clients in acute distress or experiencing psychiatric emergencies.
• Coordinating and facilitating referrals to community resources; outreach, linkage to housing, aftercare, and other resources as needed.
• Advocating for clients' rights and liaising with external agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Documenting all client interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Participating in regular case conferences and team meetings to discuss clients' progress, barriers to treatment, and clinical recommendations.
• Following safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff in the crisis facility.
• Addressing any personnel issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies relevant to crisis services.
• Providing support and guidance to clients' families and caregivers to enhance their involvement in the treatment process.
• Staying up-to-date on best practices, research trends, and evidence-based interventions in the field of mental health and crisis intervention.
• Collaborating with psychiatrists, nurses, behavioral analysts, and other professionals to provide holistic and multidisciplinary care to clients.

Qualifications Needed (education and/or experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Counseling, Human Services, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in behavioral health, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or a related field.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• IDD experience preferred.

Additional Information:

The Application Process

All qualified applicants will be considered. This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified. The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview. Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we require all employees to frequently wash their hands and sanitize common areas, helping keep employees and clients safe.

Diversity and Inclusion

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and have a strong desire for personal growth, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.