Case Manager for the Behavioral Health Home Program
Schenectady, NY, US
$24.46–$40/hour
3 months ago
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Summary
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
Complete comprehensive assessments, develop and monitor interdisciplinary plan of care aimed at achieving stability within the community
Provide referrals and linkages to community services
Regularly communicate with other care providers to exchange information and identify needs
Provide outreach to those that are in need but not currently receiving service and coordinating with managed care companies.
Requirements
Skills/Qualifications for the Case Manager include:
BA/BS in human services
Minimum of 2 years human services
1 year in case management (defined as experience in assessment of client's need, 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
Valid and insurable driver's license
Both the ability to work independently and as a team member
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
The ability to be organized and have good time management skills
Benefits
Salary and Schedule of the Case Manager:
$24.46/hour. $50,876.80/year.
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
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
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