Senior Case Manager & Program Lead — Housing Services

ACMH INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

ACMH is seeking a Senior Case Manager/Assistant Program Director for the Queens Treatment Apartment (QTA). The role provides case coordination/direct service and assists the Program Director in delivering community rehabilitation services and managing housing program operations.

The position reports to the Program Director and is based in Queens, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00am to 5:00pm. A Master’s or BA with relevant experience is required, along with experience in mental health

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology or related field, or a BA with substantial field experience.
• Experience in mental health residential settings.
• Understanding of evidence-based practices in rehabilitation and recovery.
• Ability to lead and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Conducts home visits on a regular basis for assigned case load.
• Obtains psychosocial histories and conducts functional skills assessments.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with primary provider of psychiatric care.
• Assures access to psychiatric, substance abuse and medical services, and entitlement benefits.
• Administers standardized health screening tools.
• Monitors client medication, including adherence and side-effects.
• Develops an individualized rehabilitation plan in consultation with the treatment team.
• Delivers community rehabilitation services according to individual need.
• Documents client response to service and updates the plan.
• Trains clients in safety procedures and conducts drills.
• Prepares residents for transition to independent living and makes referrals.
• Facilitates crisis intervention when needed.
• Supervisory and program management duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Case management

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in psychology

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field with significant experience

Job description

ACMH is seeking a Senior Case Manager/Assistant Program Director for the Queens Treatment Apartment (QTA). The role provides case coordination/direct service and assists the Program Director in delivering community rehabilitation services and managing housing program operations.

The position reports to the Program Director and is based in Queens, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 9:00am to 5:00pm. A Master’s or BA with relevant experience is required, along with experience in mental health