Case Manager of ACT Impact

BestSelf; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Health insurance options

Career growth opportunities

Student loan forgiveness programs

Defensive driving course reimbursement

Job summary

The ACT Case Manager at BestSelf Behavioral Health in Buffalo, NY provides rehabilitation, support, and case management to consumers, coordinating the activities of the treatment team under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees. The role emphasizes collaboration with psychiatrists and program directors to tailor treatment interventions.

Responsibilities include facilitating daily living and budgeting skills, crisis assessment, transportation when needed, and maintaining

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a human service field and at least two years' experience as a case manager, working directly with severely and persistently mentally-ill individuals.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and primary implementation of case management activities.
• Consults with the Program Director and psychiatrist regarding response to treatment interventions.
• Provides activities of daily living skills training and mobility training
• Provides money management and budgeting training.
• Participates in Morning Meetings.
• Provides program consultation and education to community members.
• Acts as a liaison where a brokered, specialty service may be required.
• Documents recipient progress as per established guidelines.
• Responsible for the management of client charts.
• Develops initial and on-going treatment plans.
• When indicated, transport clients to scheduled activities.
• Work with clients in their own natural environment.
• Assist clients in accessing supports to maintain community stability.
• Adhere to person-centered planning philosophy and service provision.
• Access benefits: Accompany clients to medical and financial appointments.
• Accompany clients to scheduled court appearances.
• Works with minimal supervision in the field.
• Routinely conducts lethality and mental status assessments.
• Participates in 24-hour, on-call rotation.

Skills

Case management

Crisis management

Resource coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a human service field

Job description

The ACT Case Manager has responsibility for carrying out rehabilitation and support functions and assists in treatment, substance abuse services, education, support and consultation to families, and crisis intervention under the clinical supervision of staff with professional degrees. The ACT Case Manager provides case management for assigned consumers, including coordination and monitoring of the activities of the individual treatment team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordination and primary implementation of case management activities.
• Consults with the Program Director and psychiatrist regarding response to treatment interventions.
• Provides activities of daily living skills training and mobility training
• Provides money management and budgeting training.
• Participates in Morning Meetings.
• Provides program consultation and education to community members.
• Acts as a liaison where a brokered, specialty service may be required.
• Documents recipient progress as per established guidelines.
• Responsible for the management of client charts.
• Develops initial and on-going treatment plans.
• When indicated, transport clients to scheduled activities.
• Work with clients in their own natural environment.
• Assist clients in accessing supports to maintain community stability.
• Adhere to person-centered planning philosophy and service provision.
• Access benefits: Accompany clients to medical and financial appointments.
• Accompany clients to scheduled court appearances.
• Works with minimal supervision in the field.
• Routinely conducts lethality and mental status assessments.
• Participates in 24-hour, on-call rotation.
• Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Has working knowledge of community resources.
• Able to recognize and manage client crises.
• Demonstrates creativity in service delivery and planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a human service field and at least two years' experience as a case manager, working directly with severely and persistently mentally-ill individuals.

AND

• A valid NYS drivers' license.
• Automobile in good working order.
• Must have Accredited NYS Defensive driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire.
• Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration.
• If driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile insurance.
• Must provide proof of insurance upon hire and when requested

Some things you can look forward to:

• Welcoming, team environment, that inspires you to thrive and be your BestSelf!
• Generous paid time off
• Various student loan forgiveness programs
• Multiple and diverse health insurance options
• Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
• Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
• Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• We look forward to telling you more!

BestSelf Behavioral Health considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability , marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally-protected status. Please note, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The agency is unable to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization for this position.