ACT CASE MANAGER

Family Service League Inc.; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA

Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match

Life and AD&D Insurance

Generous PTO (paid time off)

Up to 11 paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Student Tuition Remission Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term​

Disability

Employee Discounts and more!

Job summary

Family Service League Inc. in Bay Shore, New York, is seeking a full-time ACT Case Manager to perform home visits, provide client education, and develop treatment plans. You will connect clients to treatment facilities and coordinate with care teams in a dynamic, community-based setting.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, a valid NY driver’s license, and experience with the SPMI population. A comprehensive benefits package is offered with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least one year of experience with the SPMI population.
• Familiarity with DSS, SSI, Medicaid Managed Care and Housing.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid New York State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Complete Entitlement Applications.
• Accompany clients to Entitlement Offices.
• Provide money management and budgeting skills.
• Ensure active entitlements, including Medicaid and/or other benefits.
• Provide psycho-education to families and clients.
• Facilitate groups.
• Complete client assessments using relapse prevention plans.
• Provide motivational interviewing.
• Connect clients to treatment facilities.
• Correspond with managed care companies.
• Apply for benefits for clients (Medicaid, SSI/SSD, HEAP, Food Stamps, etc.).
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Cover the crisis phone.
• Participate in daily team meetings and case conferences.
• Conduct daily home visits.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ACT CASE MANAGER

Family Service League Inc. Bay Shore, New York, United States

About this position

Established in 1926, Family Service League is a social services agency transforming lives and communities through mental health, addiction, housing, and essential human services with more than 60 social service programs in over 20 locations.

SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM

SUMMARY

Family Service League is seeking a full-timeCase Manager for the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. The Case Manager conducts home visits and provides education to clients. The Case Manager also provides treatment plans and connects clients to treatment facilities.

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!

We offer a generous benefits package including the following:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Savings Plan with a 5% employer contribution
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Generous PTO (paid time off)
• Up to 11 paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Student Tuition Remission Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Discounts and more!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Case Manager will complete Entitlement Applications.
• Accompany clients to Entitlement Offices.
• Provide money management and budgeting skills.
• Ensure active entitlements, including Medicaid and/or other benefits.
• The Case Manager will provide psycho-education to families and clients.
• Facilitate groups.
• Complete client assessments using relapse prevention plans.
• Provide motivational interviewing.
• The Case Manager will connect clients to treatment facilities.
• Correspond with managed care companies.
• Apply for benefits for clients (i.e., Medicaid, SSI/SSD, HEAP, Food Stamps, etc.).
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Cover the crisis phone.
• Participate in daily team meetings and case conferences.
• Conduct daily home visits.
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

At least one year of experience with the severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) population and familiarity with community resources, including DSS, SSI, Medicaid Managed Care and Housing required.

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written required.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a constantly changing, fast paced environment.

Valid and clean New York State Driver's License required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires sitting for long periods of time and travelling to conduct home visits. Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.