Social Services Case Manager

NaphCare is hiring a Social Services Case Manager to join our team of medical professionals in North Brunswick, NJ, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Middlesex County Jail.

Pay rates vary based on shift, site needs, and experience and range from $24.70 to $26.00. Shift and hours vary based on coverage needs and can be discussed upon interview.

As a Social Services Case Manager, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to provide care to the individuals in residence. Working within a controlled environment, where security is top priority and the days are never dull, you will have various duties to keep you engaged including performing physical assessments, coordinating social services activities for inmates, attend classification meetings, refer patients to other clinicians and providers and participate in discharge planning activities.

*New grads are encouraged to apply - we'll train you in the exciting field of correctional healthcare! *

Use knowledge and expertise to ensure that processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures, company performance and accreditation standards.
• Work cohesively with the Sr. Case Manager, Social Services Director, HSA, Physicians, Mental Health Director and psychiatric provider(s) in the coordination of the transitions in levels of care or release planning.
• Use all functions and applications of TechCare relevant to the position with no supervision and assist with staff training as requested
• Communicate effectively with clients, peers and employees at all levels within the organization. Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes.
• Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational criteria.
• Demonstrate professionalism by using objectivity, maintaining self-control when under pressure, separating professional from personal issues, displaying emotional maturity, maintaining a high degree of integrity and promoting a positive work environment
• Relay critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or inmate care.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to refer for appropriate care, based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the inmate served.
• Participate in monthly team meetings, all educational and training activities required by healthcare staff and security personnel.
• Evaluate inmates in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, initial intake area, medical unit and housing units.
• Coordinate with attorneys and Court regarding inmate's program release date.
• Assist inmates in contacting Courts and attorneys to resolve issues and be informed about future court proceedings.
• Assist in discharge planning to include in-patient programming, identification of a support network, referrals to Re-entry agencies, mental health agencies, substance abuse agencies, etc., based on the needs of the inmate.
• Coordinate educational and psychoeducational programming for inmates.
• Ensure that inmates with disabilities have all the appropriate services provided for them in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human service or mental health field
• Valid CPR card

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

Want a better idea of what it's like to work in a jail? See what our Licensed Counselors do:

NaphCare - Life as a Mental Health Professional - YouTube

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process and I'll be in touch.

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