Case Manager Respite - part-time - 1st shift - Sat-Sun

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA); New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages

403(b)-retirement savings plan with matching

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A community mental health organization is seeking a part-time Respite Case Manager to support clients towards independent living at their New Britain location. Responsibilities include conducting direct care, developing treatment plans, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in a related field and a valid driver's license. The salary starts at $20.00 per hour with comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Certification in MANDT, First Aid, and CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA.
• Provides direct care to clients through education and support activities.
• Educates clients on emergency and community resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Crisis intervention

Life skills teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Job description

Why CMHA?

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non‑profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more.

Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders.

CMHA is looking to hire a part‑time 1st shift Respite Case Manager. This position will be located at 66 Clinic Dr., New Britain, CT 06501. Saturday‑Sunday 7:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Compensation Range

The salary range for this position starts at $20.00 per hour.

Compensation for each position is determined not only by years of relevant experience, education, and skills, but also by maintaining internal pay equity. CMHA also takes into consideration our benefits and paid time off package to provide a well‑rounded and competitive approach to the applicant’s overall compensation.

Position Summary

The Respite Case Manager supports clients toward the goal of eventual independent living and supervises client activity and participation in the program while ensuring client safety, comfort and satisfaction. Coordinates care with the client throughout the CMHA system of services.

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA and funder
• Provides direct care to clients by conducting individualized and group education, skill building, recreation and household maintenance activities and/or monitoring the environment with clients for cleanliness, safety and repairs.
• Works with clients to teach life skills necessary to live independently in the community. This includes assisting with finances and entitlements, supporting the development of activities of daily living, nutrition, housing maintenance and repair, and prompting to encourage task completion.
• Educates clients to utilize emergency and community resources to help meet basic needs.
• Develops and reviews individualized treatment plans with clients to identify goals and progress throughout the client’s stay by meeting with each client on caseload in adherence to program requirements
• Assures timely documentation is maintained in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, program orientation, consent to treat and monthly targeted case management notes. Completes all additional program required documentation, including shift report, in compliance with CMHA policies and procedures.
• If applicable, supervises and documents the self‑administration of medication to program clients as scheduled in an accurate, professional manner by adhering to program policy, procedure and training.
• Collaborates and integrates with other CMHA teams to ensure all services provided to client are communicated with client’s treatment team.
• Communicates with external providers to ensure consistency of and accessibility to requested/needed services. May provide transportation as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field preferred or equivalent experience
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Will become certified in MANDT, First Aid, and CPR.
• Participate in training courses on an annual basis, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
• Experience in or willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Previous experience in crisis intervention, mental health, or emergency response services preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages.
• 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching after 1 year of service.
• 11 observed holidays.
• 3 wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
• 2 CMHA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
• Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually.
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
• Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships.
• Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
• Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment.
• Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
• Annual Company Picnic.
• CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
• Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to:
  • Student loan consolidation and refinancing.
  • Loan payoff projection dashboard.
  • Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone.
  • College cost calculator.
  • College financial planning.
  • 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to:
  • Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers.
  • Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track.
  • Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable.
  • The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.

Community Mental Health Affiliates is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer except in the case of a bona fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including, but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Any individual needing assistance completing an online application should contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Job ID: 411