** $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS**

**$1,500 to be paid upon first payroll and the other $1,500 to be paid after 90 days.​​**

Overview of Organization:

For more than 40 years Argus Community, Inc. has successfully brought-together and developed outstanding people, resources, and programs in the pursuit of an ambitious mission: To provide on-going and continuously improved methods of substance abuse, health, and mental treatments and preventions that restore the lives of the many underserved New York City-area families, men, women, and adolescents who come through our doors each year.

Job Title: Care Manager

Job Summary:

As a Care Manager your function is to act as a leader in providing appropriate care management services to approximately 50 active clients according to the guidelines set out in the ACCESS Program Manual (and as required by the NYSDOH – HH, AIDS Institute).

Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Be familiar with the ACCESS Program Manual (with particular attention to the specific functions of the Care Manager 1 position). This manual was created in accordance with procedures based upon AIDS institute NYSDOH and Health Home guidelines
• Complete an in-depth screening, intake, and initial assessment; subsequently completing and overseeing a client-focused care plan, detailed and mutually developed with each participant
• Implementation of the care plan with documented follow-up and monitoring of the plan
• Advocacy and knowledge of available and appropriate services for participants and their families/collaterals
• Conduct home visits as required and as needed (with a minimum of one home visit per care plan period)
• Conduct regular case conferences with outside providers on an as-need basis (NOTE: Care Manager 1 must ensure that at least one case conference is conducted at least once per service plan period for every client).
• Being available for crisis intervention, having to remain with a client until the issue is resolved or addressed
• Complete accurate and up to date documentation and consents for services Conduct daily follow ups to address any issues, review the previous day's activities, and to discuss any client issues and/or new insights regarding a particular client
• Be knowledgeable and up-to-date in areas pertaining to HIV / AIDS symptoms and medications, also other chronic illnesses.
• Be able to work in and create a positive environment, manage providers, delegate and oversee tasks/duties, and address conflicts as they arise.
• Communicate effectively with supervisory personnel in a cooperative and supportive manner.
• Maintain monthly per member per month billing standards, meeting one of the 5 core Health Home functions.
• Complete HCBS Waiver Form if they do not meet the criteria to provide HCBS services
• Complete the New York State Eligibility Assessment for clients who are deemed eligible for HCBS services. If a client is found eligible for HCBS services, Health Home Care Managers must complete the New York State Community Mental Health Assessment (CMHA).
• Create an individual-centered plan of care that integrates behavioral and physical health services and includes HCBS for clients who are found eligible.
• Coordinate with a client’s Managed Care Organization (MCO’s) in order to ensure a client receives the HCBS service(s) they are eligible for.

Qualifications:

To perform the job of Care Manager successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job of Care Manager.

• Minimum of one year of direct case management experience*
• Knowledge of HIV / AIDS transmission and treatment and other chronic illnesses
• Meets physical and cognitive requirements needed to complete assigned tasks and duties of the position with reasonable accommodations being made for individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to travel within the five boroughs of New York City via public transportation
• Ability to demonstrate proper judgment and decision making skills when necessary
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Knowledge of computers/word processing a plus

*Direct Care Management experience includes verifiable full/part-time care management or case work with the following populations: those with HIV/AIDS, or a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence. Experience with families or groups preferred; experience with HRA, HASA, hospitals or clinics a plus. Qualifying experience does not include activities or job positions such as pastoral counseling, counseling, therapeutic activities, internships or any unpaid/volunteer positions.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in any of the following: child & family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, recreation, recreational therapy, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, or speech and hearing;
• Bachelor’s level education or higher in any field with five years of experience working directly with persons with behavioral health diagnoses;
• OR a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

Please visit our website: www.arguscommunity.org for information about the company.

• Compensation competitive; based on clinical ability & experience.
• Excellent benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Pension match after 1 year.
• Close to all public transportation.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace. All candidates are subject to a drug test.

NYC law prohibits us from requiring you to share information about your current or past salary. Although we may discuss salary expectations with you, you should not interpret any of our questions as seeking or requiring information about your current or past salary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CASAC (Preferred)

Work Location: In person