Axiom Care is a fast-paced, rapidly growing substance abuse treatment and sober living housing provider with locations in the Phoenix metro area and Apache Junction. We primarily serve low-income and justice-involved individuals who are seeking to change their life for the better. We achieve this by offering multiple levels of care along with medical services, evidence-based professional counseling, case management, housing assistance, employment assistance, and more.
Job Summary
The Axiom Care intensive outpatient program includes group counseling, recovery education, employment services, art therapy and high needs case management in a sober living environment. This program serves a variety of specialty populations including SMI, GMH, justice involved, veterans, and indigenous individuals. The Outpatient Case Managers focus on the various social determinants of health and structural obstacles that are necessary to address the clients to have the highest chance of successful recovery and obtain independent housing. The case manager is an integral member of the clinical team.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Facilitate curriculum-based groups.
- Carry a caseload of clients through their IOP programming.
- Complete case management functions and develop after care plans.
- Develop client-driven treatment plans and continually monitor and record treatment progress.
- Collaborate with members assigned health home, guardian/advocate, probation/parole and others involved in the members Adult Recovery Team.
- Coordination of care with external sources.
- Serve as a point of contact to ensure continuous collaboration and communication between the housing and treatment team.
- Works as part of highly communicative treatment team and supports staff in promoting treatment goals and values of the Axiom Care program.
- Complete documentation in the electronic medical record of: activities, interventions, client contact, client staffings and case management treatment planning.
- Ensure clients are attending and participating in scheduled clinical programming.
- Attend frequent site staff supervision and ongoing staff trainings.
- Identify and report ongoing maintenance and safety issues at facility.
- Transport clients to appointments as needed.
- Utilize coaching and motivational techniques to help clients achieve their treatment goals.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Why Join Axiom Care?
Benefits - We take care of our team so you can take care of others. Enjoy medical and dental coverage through Banner|Aetna, vision insurance through EyeMed, a 401(k) with employer match through Principal, tuition reimbursement, generous PTO and sick time, and eight paid holidays—plus added perks like life insurance and wellness benefits.
Required Skills/Abilities
• Must be proficient in computer applications and electronic medical record systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Some assignments require an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Current Arizona Driver's License and a current satisfactory 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Education and Experience
- Minimum one year of case management knowledge and experience with the AHCCCS population, and the substance use treatment.
Required Competencies
- SMI Clinical Evaluation - Identifying and connecting with clinic, Request for SMI evaluation
- Identifying appropriate placement - Understanding appropriate placement upon discharge. Coordination of care with placement.
- Discharge planning - Culturally relevant. Provide current information. Teach life skills
- Ability to problem solve/critical thinking, self-determined - Able to identify the need for further assistance. Understanding time management. Communication skills with team. Identify solutions for in the moment.
- Documentation - Knowledge of regulations. Prepare accurate, concise notes. Write comprehensive, clear psychosocial narrative. Record client progress in relation to treatment goals. Appropriate verbiage. Discharge summaries.