Case Manager

Outreach Development Corp.; Village of Bellport (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. in Bellport, NY seeks a Case Manager responsible for delivering care coordination services to clients with a history of substance abuse. You will be part of an interdisciplinary treatment team and provide direct case management and crisis intervention.

Lead efforts to connect clients with housing, transportation, and other supports, coordinate with agencies (DSS, probation, courts), and document progress in treatment planning. CASAC credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• CASAC or CASAC-T certification preferred.
• 1 year experience with clients with substance abuse disorders.
• 1 year experience with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and crisis intervention to coordinate treatment services.
• Facilitate life skills and group sessions.
• Advocate for clients to obtain needed services.
• Interface with DSS, probation, courts and other agencies.
• Maintain treatment planning and communication with service providers.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Interfacing with agencies

Communication

Education

CASAC-T certification

CASAC certification

Job description

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Case Manager

Bellport, NY, US

$22.00 To $27.00 Hourly

Position:

The Case Manager is responsible for the delivery of care coordination services to a population with history of substance abuse. The Case Manager serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Essential Duties:

• Case management and crisis intervention to assist in the coordination of treatment services in line with workforce initiatives and promote access to transitional support services and clients dealing with sanctions, barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.
• Facilitation of support group such as life skills
• Advocates on behalf of clients to obtain needed services.
• Interfacing with appropriate agencies and systems (DSS, probation, courts, etc.) on behalf of the client and assisting clients in meeting all mandates.
• Ongoing case management related to housing, transportation, childcare, food and other related needs.
• Conducts toxicology tests, as needed.
• Maintain communication and treatment planning and direct service providers and Suffolk County vocational service providers.
• Submit weekly schedules, ensure prior approval for off-site activities, monitor and enhance effective utilization of time.
• Attend and participate in staff/community meeting where appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and group work services and back up coverage, as needed.
• Maintain computer skills that are appropriate to the level needed for optimal job performance.
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
• Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency's Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.
• Each role at Outreach has identified production and outcome goals. These goals may be stated as a number or as an outcome within an identified time frame. These goals are intended to provide each job holder the knowledge they need about expected performance. Accomplishments against these goals will be a discussion point in the annual evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• CASAC-T, CASAC, or higher preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.
• 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.
• 1 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.
• Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives.
• Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.
• Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.