Clinical Case Manager
Stepping Stones Treatment Center
Joliet, Il
➤ Managing a 21-bed Men's Extended Care Program, providing care coordination for a large caseload and providing clinical case management, as well as providing IT training to staff and clients.➤ Conducting individual one-on-one counseling sessions and facilitating group counseling, using non-confrontational motivational strategies to promote engagement and retention in treatment, along with adherence to rules and positive change.➤ Collaborating and supporting the patient and their family in developing their individual Recovery Plan and Continuing Recovery Plan, acting as a resource in identifying the ideal treatment methods along with other recovery support services to meet their recovery goals.➤ Providing person-centered support and recovery coaching, including designing activities for family members such as family conferences and "Family Nights", as well as coordinating care with outside agencies as needed by the individual.➤ Developing and presenting educational materials and lectures on a variety of recovery-based topics including substance use disorders, recovery planning, relapse prevention, living skills, and other relevant topics.➤ Acting as an advocate to help the men obtain all needed support services during the course of treatment and following discharge, including helping to find employment and advocating for them in various legal situations.➤ Providing progress and other reports to those involved in the individual's treatment, including DCFS, DHS, TASC, courts, probation, and employers, as well as providing utilization review updates to insurance or other managed care providers.➤ Forging relationships with other agencies in order to secure affordable services to meet clients' needs, while also providing outreach to local companies who now hire exclusively from Stepping Stones.