Respite Case Manager - 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

403(b) retirement savings plan with CMHA matching

Paid time off (up to 24 days annually)

Free ongoing professional development

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) in New Britain, CT is seeking a part-time 1st shift Respite Case Manager. This role supports clients towards independent living while coordinating care throughout the CMHA system of services. Key responsibilities include maintaining client caseload, educating clients on skills necessary for independence, and collaborating with external providers. A Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field or equivalent experience is preferred. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $20.00 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Must become certified in MANDT, First Aid, and CPR.
• At least one year of successful experience in Case Management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support clients toward eventual independent living and supervise client activity.
• Coordinate care throughout the CMHA system of services.
• Educate clients on emergency and community resources.

Skills

Behavioral skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a mental health related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

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 7:30am - 3:30pm.

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, including assisting with finances and entitlements, supporting 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, meeting with each client on caseload in adherence to program requirements


• Ensures timely documentation is maintained in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures, including 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


• 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 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

Benefits

We care about our employees by offering benefits that strike a harmonious work-life balance. CMHA offers:

• 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 to extend a long weekend


• 2 CMHA/personal days to use


• 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)


• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and wellness resources


• Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools


• Free ongoing professional development and CEUs with training in EBP (EMDR, DBT, CBT)


• Employee discounts for shopping, YMCA, travel, and entertainment


• Free employee subscriptions to the Calm app


• Annual Company Picnic


• Loan Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs


• Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and family members, including consolidation and refinancing, loan payoff projections, coaching and support, and college cost calculators


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) enhancements with automated form management, reminders, and resources

CMHA is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other protected characteristic as required by law.

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

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field preferred or equivalent experience

• Credentials And Licenses Must have valid Connecticut driver’s license and a reliable vehicle; will become certified in MANDT, First Aid, and CPR


• Participate in trainings on an annual basis

• Experience Successful experience in Case Management or related field with understanding of Mental Health and co-occurring conditions, preferably at least one year


• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with EMR systems

• Competencies Behavioral skills: ability to assess needs, document in treatment plans, effective interpersonal skills, problem solving, flexibility, and ability to respond to emergencies

Job ID#411