Registered Nurse (RN) (Restoration Center)

Overview

Summary

The Restoration Center Case Manager (RCCM) provides care coordination and clinical management for Persons Served (PS) within the Restoration Center. The Restoration Center Care Manager collaborates with Vinfen’s Recovery Center teams and clinical staff to maximize coordination and integration of care. The RCCM will be at the helm of organizing and coordinating resources and services in response to the PS’s healthcare needs across multiple settings.

Responsibilities

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides outreach to and engages Enrollees referred to Restoration Center (RC).• Supports team by focusing on “hard to reach” individuals.• Coordinates and plans coordination and co-location of RC services with both internal and external partners.• Drives and obtains referrals regarding connections to community or social service partners that align with the needs and goals of target population (Social determinants of health).• Works with PCP offices, specialty providers and acute care settings to generate new referrals for RC teams.• Collaborates closely with PCP and other providers, including but not limited to community resources, to assure appropriate referrals based on level of care needed to optimize outcomes and minimize risk.• Communicates and collaborates with ACO/MCO teams and serves as a team resource.• Manages a modified caseload which includes the development and completion of Comprehensive Assessments, risk assessments and complex care planning.• Leads care transitions for “hard to reach” enrollees through collaboration with Enrollee, community provider staff, ICT and hospital staff to ensure a safe discharge plan and a well-coordinated implementation of that plan.• Performs other duties, as assigned.

About Vinfen

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

Our comprehensive and generous benefits package includes (for eligible employees):

• A fully funded 401(a), employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for employees who qualify
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week).

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to collaborate as a member of multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams• Ability to function as an agent of change• Ability to make independent judgements and decisions• Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity• Ability to triage/balance competing priorities• Ability to function under pressure in fast passed health and human services environments• Ability to be flexible, open and responsive to ongoing industry changes• Ability to articulate and communicate the Community Partners program’s mission• Ability to represent the organization in a variety of circumstances and forums• Ability to identify opportunities and obstacles and develop effective and creative solutions• Strong commitment to the rights and ability of people served to live, work, have meaningfulrelationships and receive the resources and support needed in their community of choice• Knowledge of person-centered, strength based, recovery-oriented values and principles andmodalities• Knowledge of clinical and psychiatric rehabilitation values, principles and techniques• Knowledge of health risks of prevalence with adults with SMI/SUD• Knowledge of health promotion and clinical care coordination techniques• Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive services• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, ethnic, disability, and gender issues• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with Enrollees• Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community and other resources• Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques• Knowledge of available community health, mental health, and SUD services and resources

Typical Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years care management experience preferred.• Experience working with people living with SMI and/or SUD.• Preference given to bi-lingual/bi-cultural applicants and those with lived experience of BH conditions.

Preferred /Required Education :High School diploma required. BA/BS in human services related field preferred.

Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. - If using apersonal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe drivingrecord which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time ofemployment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's licensefor at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

Physical Effort: Direct Care Roles - Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a veryphysically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or theuse of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator,copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways.Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients,staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Forpositions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities includingcleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.

Required Certifications/Trainings: CPR within 2 weeks of hire, First Aid within 2 weeks of hire

Pay Range

USD $68,507.31 - USD $68,507.31 /Yr.