A health services organization in New York City is looking to add multiple Case Managers to their Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team in The Bronx & Manhattan. In this role, the Case Manager will be responsible to support services to individuals who are diagnosed with a severe mental illness and whose needs have not been well met by more traditional mental health services.About the Opportunity:Schedule: Monday to Friday Hours: 9am to 5pm Setting: Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) TeamResponsibilities:The Case Manager will be responsible for:
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide services consistent with the ACT model.
- Participate in daily team meetings to review and plan client services.
- Provide the expected number of services to clients each month, 80% of which are in the community.
- Complete required documentation in a timely and high-quality manner.
- Work collaboratively with clients, their families, and community partners to assist clients in achieving their treatment and recovery goals.
- Coordinate client care through close involvement with hospitals, substance use treatment facilities, etc.
- Complete immediate needs assessments, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, individualized service plans, and crisis/relapse prevention plans.
- Use evidence-based treatments in the areas of mental health and substance abuse to address client needs (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care).
- Provide services to assist clients with needs such as family support, housing, entitlements, employment, education, vocational interests, community integration, and connection to physical health care.
- Provide services to assist clients with needs such as legal advocacy, navigating the criminal justice system, and coordination with legal agencies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 years of experience providing services to adults with serious mental illness
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge and experience of electronic health records (specifically AWARDS by Footholds) preferred
- Spanish speaking preferred