JOB DEFINITION

The Care Manager functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide care coordination to children and their families who are diagnosed with a mental illness and/or co-occurring substance abuse disorders. The Care Manager will enhance the benefits of therapy and/or peer engagement to help sustain long-term recovery. The Care Manager will focus each trauma-facing child and family's basic needs and ensure they are being met. The Care Manger will reduce barriers and improve access to integrated care and to community-wide services addressing social/physical determinants of health (nutrition, shelter, public benefits, transport, etc.). The Care Managers role will be key to impacting our target measures such as social connectedness, housing stability, education / employment, and criminal justice system status

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in one of the following fields preferred: Social Work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, Community Mental Health, Sociology, Speech and Hearing, Physical or Recreational therapy. Degrees in other related areas may be considered.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• For B.A. level candidates, one (1) year of related human service and direct service experience required.
• Experience should be in providing direct services to individuals with severe mental health disorders, co-occurring substance abuse disorders, developmental dis-orders, and/or physical disabilities, in linking clients to abroad range of services essential to independent community livening, and in advocacy for underserved or disenfranchised populations.
• Bilingual preferred
• Working knowledge of computer software and electronic health record systems.
• Demonstrated competency in written, verbal and computational skills to present and document records in accordance with program standards.
• Experienced in and demonstrated comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of the interdisciplinary planning process and the developmental treatment model.
• Knowledge and sociological understanding of Medicaid, Social Security and other entitlements preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Knowledge of cultural competence and sensitivity.
• You must have the ability and willingness to regularly travel, in some instances with clients in Agency vehicles, to many locations using various modes of reliable and safe transportation. If working in Nassau or Suffolk Counties, a valid Tri-state (New York, New Jersey or Connecticut) driver's license is required; and you must have a current and valid driver's license on file with CNGCS' Human Resources, be designated, and remain in good standing as a CNGCS authorized driver.

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of assigned clients to document strengths, needs, goals and resources.
  • Participates in the development/documentation /review and update of client centered comprehensive, integrated, interdisciplinary care plan in consultation with Program Supervisor and other team members to ensure focus on desired outcomes.
  • Maintains effective communications with clients, primary care physicians, substance abuse and mental healthcare providers, family, collateral resources and other Agency staff on behalf of clients.
  • Maintains documents, records, statistics, and other related reports in an organized, timely and accurate manner as per policy and procedure.
  • Coordinates care planning with other providers of services/ resources to ensure goal directed, collaborative care, including care transitions.
  • Works as part of a Care Coordination team; attends and participates in team meetings to provide input/feedback around psychosocial conditions/comorbidities to review client status, update plans and goals, review outcomes to further program goals.
  • Acts as a resources/consultant to all team members on psychosocial and/or substance abuse issues and resources.
  • Provides telephonic as well as face-to-face outreach, engagement and service planning in the field.
  • Acts as a linkage to community services including medical, behavioral, residential, entitlement and any other needed services per interdisciplinary care plan.
  • Monitors overall service delivery to clients to ensure coordination and continuity; advocates with service providers/resources as needed.
  • Provides crisis intervention and follow-up on an as-needed basis 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
  • Participate in ongoing supervision, training and education as needed to ensure a high quality of service delivery and continued professional growth.
  • Facilitate sharing of data with the individuals to whom it applies to facilitate partnered decision-making and to keep clients informed of progress
  • Complete QI Training during onboarding and participate in QI refresher training as needed.
  • Work with the entire CN Guidance team to apply the Plan-Do-Study-ACT continuous quality improvement approach to address systemic, organizational challenges.
  • Identify and implement quality improvement trainings and activities as part of professional development goals
  • Encourage quality improvement processes and provide consistent resources for QI and professional development
  • Ability to cultivate a culture of Inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views and experiences. A Culture that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
  • Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. Demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment by following established safety guidelines.
  • Other duties as assign

BENEFITS:

We offer an attractive and competitive benefits package for full time employees which includes but not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• $0 Deductible Platinum Plus Medical Insurance Plan - 90% Employer Provided Benefit
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Long Term and Short Term Disability
• Legal Plan
• Dependent Care Expense Account
• Life Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• Training programs including a Mentorship program
• Employees may be eligible for Federal/Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Career growth and Promotional opportunities
• Employee Perks and Discounts to Broadway shows and more

5 Personal Days, 10-20 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days, 12 Company Paid Holidays-yearly and so much more.

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If interested please apply via this ad or fax your resume to HR DIRECTOR, CAROL OTERO at 516-396-0553.

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Central Nassau Guidance & Counseling Services, inspires and catalyzes recovery for people living with mental health and substance use conditions through innovative and person-centered integrated clinical treatment, counseling, housing, and support services.

• Awarded Newsday/Dan papers Top Long Island Work Place 2019-2023, 5 years in a row.
• Every job and every team at our agency plays a role in helping other Long Islanders live healthy and fulfilling lives.
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