What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Mental Health (Licensed Program) position at Options For Community Living, Inc?
*$500 Sign-on Bonus!*
Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a Case Manager to join our Mental Health Licensed Program! An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
- High school diploma and two years of qualifying experience*, or a Bachelor's degree and one year of qualifying experience*.
- Excellent time management skills required.
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, access to a vehicle and valid auto insurance is required.
*Qualifying experience: Verifiable full or part time case management or case work with persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence.
Our Company Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Initiatives
- Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
- Promotional Opportunities
- Mileage reimbursement
Salary Range:
$40,040.00/year ($22.00/hour) - $50,960/year ($28.00/hour)
Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.
Schedule (35 hours/week):
- Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Thursday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM OR
- Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM and Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM OR
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM OR 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
Apartment Treatment Program sites throughout Suffolk County OR
Float; All Community Residences and an Apartment Treatment Program site throughout Suffolk County
Pay Type: Non-exempt
Responsibilities:
The Licensed Program Case Manager provides supportive case management services to individuals with mental illness in the apartment treatment program. Monitors maintenance of sites and provides on-site visits to scattered housing locations.
- Plan and evaluate service plans and monitor objectives. Write progress notes on service plan weekly.
- Document services provided with appropriate notes.
- Perform site visits daily.
- Monitor maintenance of sites.
- Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self-medication skills as needed.
- Provide information regarding community resources and orient residents to the area.
- Assist in securing vocational assessment services, job training and education programs.
- Provide advocacy services to gain appropriate entitlements and services.
- Intervene in situations requiring immediate attention to ensure safety of residents.
- Provide mediation, counseling, behavioral intervention, and crisis management services.
- Train and assist residents in the activities of daily living including household maintenance.
- Provide transportation for residents as needed.
- Consult and coordinate with clients’ family and providers as needed for coordinated service delivery.
- May occasionally attend team meetings and discharge meetings.
- Ensure household cleanliness is maintained to agency standards and assist as needed. Conduct fire drills at sites as needed.
- Notify program supervisor/manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.
- Any additional relevant tasks as assigned by management.
Salary : $40,040 - $50,960
