Description

Founded in 1974, Community Access celebrates its 50^th Anniversary as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, East Village Access—a PROS program, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT).

Department Overview

Self-Direction is a new, innovative pilot program designed to empower financial decision-making and recovery for people who experience mental health concerns. Through the program, participants identify wellness goals and how to budget for and purchase resources or services that are needed to reach those goals. The Self Direction Resource Consultant and Director assist participants with recovery action planning, budgeting, and managing funds. Each participant receives a budget that does not in any way impact benefits or entitlements. The goal of the program is to empower the recovery, wellness, and independence of individuals enrolled in Medicaid. The program will be monitored and evaluated by the Office of Mental Health to determine if the process of individual budgeting and self-determination in accessing community supports impacts health and wellness, use of Medicaid services, and overall participant satisfaction.

Position: Mental Health Case Manager

Work Location: Community Access Main Office, New York, NY

Wage: $25.41

Benefits: 3-weeks’ vacation, 5 personal days, 12 sick days and 11 paid holidays, summer flex hours, work anniversary, comprehensive medical and dental plans, Health and Wellness Reimbursement Plan, 403b Employee Retirement Plan with Employer Match.

Position Overview

The Self Direction Mental Health Case Manager supports the recovery, wellness, and independence of program participants by activating self-determination and financial decision-making. The Mental Health Case Manager achieve this by helping each participant design goals that match recovery-oriented community goods and services with an individualized budget. The Mental health Case Manager manages the documentation and operationalization of the participants wellness goals, acting as a liaison between the participant and the budgeting authority, as well as community resources that support the Participant’s success.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), Bachelor degree preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience working in mental health services, preferably employment, peer support/counselling or rehabilitation setting.
• Willing to travel and work evenings and weekends-
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the NYS Justice Center;
• Microsoft Office proficient

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs.

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using mental health

services. www.communityaccess.org