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About us At Cooper University Health Care , our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey. Short Description The Case Manager for the EMPOWR Program plays a vital role in improving perinatal outcomes for individuals affected by substance use disorders (SUD). This position provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resource referrals, care coordination, and ongoing supportive services to enhance patient engagement, retention, and overall treatment success. Key Responsibilities Care Coordination & Support
•    Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide crisis intervention as needed.
•    Develop individualized treatment and recovery plans in collaboration with patients and interdisciplinary care teams.
•    Build supportive, trust based one on one relationships that encourage engagement and retention in treatment.
•    Identify patient needs, strengths, and barriers across domains such as physical health, addiction treatment, social support, occupational goals, financial stability, and housing. Referral, Resource Navigation & Discharge Planning
•    Coordinate referrals to inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, rehabilitation facilities, and community based services.
•    Lead discharge planning to ensure patients transition safely and successfully from inpatient or acute care settings to appropriate follow up services.
•    Act as an advocate and ally for patients, ensuring they receive appropriate and timely support. Continuity of Care
•    Meet patients across various clinical settings, including addiction treatment appointments, medical visits, social service appointments, and therapeutic sessions.
•    Conduct community outreach to maintain engagement and support patients in real world environments. Collaboration & Professional Development
•    Work closely with OB/GYN, Addiction Medicine Providers, Family Medicine, Grants and Research, Behavioral Health Specialist, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated, patient centered care.
•    Participate in Addiction Medicine clinical meetings, programmatic conferences, and required trainings. Experience Required 0-2 Years required 3-5 Years preferred Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree Required License/Certification Requirements Certified Social Worker or Licensed Social Worker  Preferred

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Welcome to Cooper University Health Care With a more than 135-year history of healing, Cooper is the place South Jersey turns to when they need care. As the leading academic medical system in the area, with South Jersey’s only Level 1 Trauma Center, more than 100 outpatient offices, and more than two million patient visits a year, it’s the perfect place to build a career of care in a truly diverse and inclusive environment. Whether you’re a medical professional or possess other skills, you’ll want to be with Cooper.

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