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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.
Core Case Management
Company Overview:
At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.
Position Overview:
River Edge Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated Core Case Manager to provide compassionate support and critical case management services to individuals living with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role focuses on connecting individuals and families to community resources, supporting recovery goals, and fostering independence through skill-building and advocacy.
Location/Schedule:
175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide resource development and linkage support to individuals at home or in community settings.
- Monitor client progress toward individualized treatment goals.
- Assist clients in accessing community resources (e.g., food, healthcare, financial aid, housing).
- Deliver short-term case management and referrals for clients in emergency situations.
- Connect individuals to housing resources, assist with housing applications, and support placement efforts.
- Offer skills training in areas like independent living, coping strategies, and symptom management.
- Transport clients using personal vehicles
- Make home visits to clients.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Human Services).
- Previous experience in a social services-related role preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A commitment to helping vulnerable populations.
- Knowledge of community resources and social services systems.
- Organizational and documentation proficiency.
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- 11 Paid holidays
- Voluntary Life Insurance
If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
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