Court-Based Care Manager | CASAC/CASAC-T

Fortune Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fortune Society, in partnership with CHN, seeks a Care Manager (CASAC/CASAC-T) to support individuals released from Brooklyn Court and connected services in NYC. The role integrates court advocacy, peer navigation, and clinical teams across the MMU, with hours Wed-Sun and two days in Long Island City for clinical hours.

The position emphasizes initial screenings, referrals, and follow-up in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a CASAC or CASAC-T is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in criminal justice, community mental health, or related health services preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with off-site supervision required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, working knowledge of MAPP, ePACES, PSYCKES a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Ability to perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between participants and the CHN clinicians, coordinating with MMU staff for seamless care transitions.
• Check insurance status and connect to NY State of Health Marketplace when needed.
• Collect baseline demographic information and provide real-time assessments of needs.
• Conduct preliminary mental health assessments on-site and coordinate care levels.
• Identify needs for medication assistance or housing screenings and ensure referrals.
• Document all services in the appropriate systems in real time.
• Address barriers to care with participants and plan strategies.
• Attend MMU meetings and trainings.
• Conduct psychosocial interviews and maintain detailed case records for a small caseload.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

CASAC or CASAC-T

Tools

MS Office

MAPP

ePACES

PSYCKES

Job description

The Fortune Society, in partnership with CHN, seeks a Care Manager (CASAC/CASAC-T) to support individuals released from Brooklyn Court and connected services in NYC. The role integrates court advocacy, peer navigation, and clinical teams across the MMU, with hours Wed-Sun and two days in Long Island City for clinical hours.

The position emphasizes initial screenings, referrals, and follow-up in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.