Case Manager - Suffolk Transitional Case Management

Join Our Team as a Case Manager! 

Are you passionate about supporting Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time Case Manager to join the Suffolk Transitional Case Management (TCM) program.

Salary:  $28

Schedule: Jail Days 7:30am-3:30pm - 1 to 1/2 days. Office hours: 8:00am/8:30am - 4:00pm/4:30pm

Location: Central Islip, NY

Reports to: Program Director

What drives the core purpose of this job:

The Case Manager for the Suffolk Transitional Case Management (TCM) Program is responsible for providing enhanced transition planning and care management services to persons being released from local correctional facilities and New York State prisons who are returning to Suffolk County. The Case Manager will work within the Suffolk County Correctional facilities located in Riverhead and Yaphank.

What are the key Responsibilities:

1. Provide Services to a target population of incarcerated Suffolk County residents, eighteen (18) years of age and older with a documented psychiatric illness. Services shall be provided both pending and post release to persons being released from local correctional facilities and New York State prisons who are returning to Suffolk County.
2. Meet with Suffolk County Correctional Facility’s Jail Behavioral Health Unit staff to identify and accept clients who could benefit from TCM services.
3. Develop integrated reentry service plans and provide a copy of service plans with linkages to post-release services to the Jail Mental Health Unit.
4. Assist individuals being released from incarceration in applying for and obtaining all necessary benefits and entitlements; and facilitate the connection of individuals to appropriate aftercare services, housing, vocational/educational services, and related peer support networks in order to reduce the risk of psychiatric relapse leading to re-incarceration or hospitalization.
5. Work closely with the Suffolk County Department of Social Services to ensure timely activation of Medicaid and other benefits.
6. Enroll and dis-enroll persons to/from the Medication Grant Program.
7. Receive information from the Division’s Assisted Outpatient Treatment unit regarding inmates with active AOT court orders, respond to requests for follow-up services and provide reports as required.
8. Ensure timely linkages to community care management including Health Home Care Management.
9. Refer inmates whose Medicaid status is uncertain to the Division’s adult SPOA Unit for linkage to non-Medicaid funded care management.
10. Maintain complete client records and have available for inspection by Supervision at any time.
11. Conduct toxicology testing to monitor recovery if needed.
12. Maintain caseload through ongoing client contact. 
13. Transport and escort clients to/from appointments when needed.   
14. Attend meetings and clinical trainings.

What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Criminal Justice with at least two years of experience working with the mentally ill criminal justice involved population.
2. Knowledge of available treatment services and ability to work cooperatively with housing, treatment and mental health systems.
3.  Must have valid NYS (New York State) Driver’s License and be willing to transport clients to appointments using own vehicle. Must provide proof of valid NYS car insurance and Defensive Driving Certificate within 30 days of hire. Valid registration, inspection and Automobile Insurance Liability of a recommended minimum of 100,000/300,000 will also be evaluated upon hire.
4. Good communication skills, both oral and written.
5. Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after one year, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.

• Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.

• At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2024 Gold Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.

Salary : $28