Case Manager - Mental Health

$500 Sign-on Bonus!Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for Case Managers to join our team! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:High school diploma or the equivalent and two years of qualifying experience, or a Bachelor's degree and one year of qualifying experience.Excellent time management skills.Valid driver's license, safe driving record, access to a vehicle and valid auto insurance is required.Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).Qualifying experience: Verifiable full or part time case management or case work with persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence.Our Company Benefits IncludeMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceGenerous PTO: 5 Personal Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly403(b) retirement plan with an employer matchEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition AssistanceWellness InitiativesPaid Training & On-the-Job TrainingPromotional OpportunitiesMileage reimbursementLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountSalary Range:$42,900/year ($22.00/hour) - $54,600/year ($28.00/hour)Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.Schedule: Monday - Friday: 37.5 hours/weekLocation: In-person based out of our Ronkonkoma office, with field visits requiredPay Type: Non-exemptResponsibilitiesThe case manager provides supportive case management services to individuals with mental illness in permanent housing. Monitors maintenance of sites and provides on site visits to scattered housing locations.Plan and evaluate service plans and monitor objectives. Write progress notes at least bi-weekly. Reviews case management plans and prepare periodic reassessments.Perform site visits 1-3 times weekly dependent on client need and desire.Monitor maintenance of sites.Provide information regarding community resources and orient residents to the area.Assist in securing vocational assessment services, job training and education programs.Provide advocacy services to gain appropriate entitlements and services.Intervene in situations requiring immediate attention to ensure safety of residents.Provide mediation, counseling, behavioral intervention and crisis management services.Consult and coordinate with clients' family and providers as needed for coordinated service delivery.Notify program supervisor/manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self medication skills as needed.

Created: 2024-11-07