Transitional Youth Case Manager - Build Independence

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc; New Britain (CT); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Case Manager for the Transitional Youth Program in New Britain, CT. The role runs Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00am–3:00pm, coordinating care to promote recovery and independent living for youth in the CMHA system.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in a mental health field or equivalent, CT driver’s license, MANDT/First Aid/CPR certification, and 1+ year in case management. Proficiency in MS Office and EMR systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Must have valid Connecticut driver’s license and a reliable vehicle; will become certified in MANDT, First Aid, and CPR.
• Minimum of 1 year successful experience in Case Management or related field; knowledge of mental health and co-occurring conditions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with EMR systems for appointment scheduling, authorization tracking, assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge summaries.

Responsibilities

• Support clients toward the goal of eventual independent living and supervise client activity and participation in the program while ensuring client safety, comfort and satisfaction.
• Coordinate care with the client throughout CMHA’s system of services.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills with clients, families and natural supports.

Skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Recovery-oriented care

Teamwork

Emergency responsiveness

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health related field

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Case Manager for the Transitional Youth Program in New Britain, CT. The role runs Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00am–3:00pm, coordinating care to promote recovery and independent living for youth in the CMHA system.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in a mental health field or equivalent, CT driver’s license, MANDT/First Aid/CPR certification, and 1+ year in case management. Proficiency in MS Office and EMR systems is required.