ACT Case Manager: Field-Based Mental Health Support

Family Service League Inc.; North Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Health and Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Savings Plan 5% employer

Life and AD&D Insurance

Generous PTO

11 paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability (Short-Term & Long-Term)

Job summary

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Case 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!** The position includes a generous benefits package with health and dental insurance, vision, FSA, retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution, life and AD&D, PTO, holidays, EAP, disability

Qualifications

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

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 (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.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Case 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!** The position includes a generous benefits package with health and dental insurance, vision, FSA, retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution, life and AD&D, PTO, holidays, EAP, disability