Residential Case Manager

Samhsa; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Samhsa in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Residential Case Manager to provide case management and housing-related services to residential clients, aiding their adjustment to residence and community. Duties include assessments, progress notes, and timely confidential charting in the program database.

The role requires at least 1 year in mental health with case management experience; valid driver's license and strong documentation skills are essential. Pay follows 1199 union rates.

Qualifications

• At least one year of mental health experience with target population.
• Experience in case management and/or residential program.
• Education: minimum 60 college credits; associates or bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and housing-related services to residential clients.
• Enter assessment and progress notes into the program database; conduct electronic charting per confidentiality policies.
• Conduct ongoing service need assessments and develop quarterly collaborative service plans.
• Maintain regular personal contact with clients to monitor capacity and need for additional services.

Skills

Documentation Skills

Verbal Communication

People Skills

Resolving Conflict

Education

Associates or Bachelor degree preferred in social welfare, behavioral health, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database navigation

Job description

The Residential Case Manager is responsible for providing a variety of case management and housing-related services to residential clients to facilitate their adjustment to and integration into the residence and into the community. Ensure the timely flow of community outreach and case management activities to meet program goals and objectives. Enter assessment, progress note documentation into program database; conduct all electronic charting activities and reporting in accordance with confidentiality regulations and hospital policies in a timely fashion. The Residential Case Manager also conducts ongoing service need assessments with participants and develops collaborative service plans quarterly addressing identified needs and goals. Maintain regular personal contact with clients; promote trusting relationships to monitor physical and emotional capacity for independent living as well as the need for additional services in the community.

Additional Requirements

At least one year mental health experience with target population; experience in case management and/or residential program required.

Require skills but not limited to:

• Documentation Skills
• Verbal Communication
• People Skills
• Resolving Conflict

Education Requirements: Minimum 60 college credit required; Associates or Bachelor degree preferred in social welfare, behavioral health, or related field.

Valid driver's license in good standing

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, WORD, Excel, PowerPoint) and knowledge of database navigation required.

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Pay: 1199 Collective Bargaining Union Rates