The Case Manager for the Assertive Community Treatment Team will work alongside ACT and FACT Team Clinicians in providing expertise in the areas of family support, criminal justice issues, substance use, housing, employment, and wellness self-management.

Essential Position Functions:

• Case Managers collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide services consistent with the ACT model
• The Case Manager will participate in daily team meetings to review and plan client services.
• Provide the expected number of services to clients each month, 80% of which are in the community
• Complete required documentation in a timely and high-quality manner
• Work collaboratively with clients, their families, and community partners to assist clients in achieving their treatment and recovery goals
• Coordinate client care through close involvement with hospitals, substance use treatment facilities, etc.
• Complete immediate needs assessments, comprehensive psychosocial assessments, individualized service plans, and crisis/relapse prevention plans
• Use evidence-based treatments in the areas of mental health and substance abuse to address client needs (e.g., cognitive behavioral therapy, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care)
• Provide services to assist clients with needs such as family support, housing, entitlements, employment, education, vocational interests, community integration, and connection to physical health care
• Provide services to assist clients with needs such as legal advocacy, navigating the criminal justice system, coordination with legal agencies

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum three years of experience providing services to adults with serious mental illness preferred
• Knowledge and experience of electronic health records (specifically AWARDS by Footholds) preferred.
• Location: Bronx OR Manhattan.
• Schedule:Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Spanish speaking is highly desirable.

The Bridge Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person