Case Manager for the Behavioral Health Home Program

Mohawk Opportunities, LLC. • City of Schenectady, NY, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 5h ago

Case Manager for the Behavioral Health Homes Program

Responsibilities of the Case Manager: The Case Manager needs to demonstrate initiative, confidence, and a focus on making positive connections to coordinate care management services for the Behavioral Health Home clients.

Duties include:

Integrating, overseeing and monitoring all aspects of the physical and behavioral health needs of Behavioral Health Home clients.
Completing comprehensive assessments, developing and monitoring interdisciplinary plan of care aimed at achieving stability within the community.
Providing referrals and linkages to community services.
Regularly communicating with other care providers to exchange information and identify needs.
Providing outreach to those that are in need but not currently receiving service and coordinating with managed care companies.

Skills/Qualifications for the Case Manager include:

BA/BS in human services.
Minimum of 2 years in human services.
1 year in case management (defined as experience in assessment of client’s needs, care planning, implementation of care plan, and regular review along with benefit entitlements, linkage to community providers and services).
A demonstrated ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Knowledge of mental illness/behavioral health, substance abuse, physical/medical health, and homelessness is required.
1 year experience working in a health care setting providing direct care to clients is preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Valid and insurable driver's license.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to be organized and have good time management skills.

Salary and Schedule of the Case Manager:

$23.50/hour. Annual equivalent of $48,880.00.
40 hours per week. Monday-Friday. DAY TIME HOURS AND NO ON-CALL. Some flexibility with early morning hours as clients might have early morning medical appointments.

Benefits:

Excellent benefits, staff training, generous paid time off, and 30-minute paid lunch.
Supportive work environment.
Culture of Caring work environment.
Caseload average is 40 per Case Manager.

Visit our website at www.mohawkopportunities.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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