EMMA L. BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

Also known as

UPPER MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.

The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a Case Manager to join our team. This position is a terrific opportunity for someone to gain additional experience and make a difference in the lives of our clients.

For over 45 forty-five years, our organization has provided mental health and holistic services in northern Manhattan for families, children, adolescents, and other adults including the elderly in a supportive and caring environment. We also have an out-patient and residential substance abuse program as well as a Therapeutic Preschool for 3-5 year olds.

Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a Certified National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.

For additional information about our organization and programs, please visit us on our website at www.bowencsc.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title of Position: Children's Care Manager

Department: Children's Care Management Program

Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 35 hrs./week

Union: Union Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of 12-25 clients.
• Connecting client with needed medical, mental health, and/or substance use services to reduce ED/ER visit and readmission.
• Meeting with school counsellors and educational team to address IEP needs.
• Collaborating with clinicians to identify wrap around services for clients in UMMHC’s outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment programs.
• Connecting clients with services including insurance, housing assistance, educational and vocational training, supported employment, specialty medical care and other social service needs.
• Documenting all client interactions and keeping clients’ clinical teams updated on all efforts via weekly meetings.
• Researching outside social service supports to identify potential resources for clients.
• Accompanying clients to appointments and performing home visits as needed
• Contributing to case conferences
• Organizing group trainings to support clients as they work to integrate into their communities and lead productive, satisfying lives.
• Other responsibilities as determined by the program director.
• Personal Qualities: This is an ideal position for someone with excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Healthcare, or related discipline
• Minimum of two years in the human service field.
• Must be able to write psychosocial, participate in team conferences, plus work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish

Salary range: $50,000

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  Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Healthcare, or related discipline
• Minimum of two years in the human service field.
• Must be able to write psychosocial, participate in team conferences, plus work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish