What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Crisis Response Services position at United Services, Inc. - Connecticut?
Job description
Case Manager Crisis Response Service (CRS) Description:
United Services is seeking a Case Manager for the CRS Division of a large community mental health center working with adults with serious mental health issues who may also have substance use disorders and/or co-morbid medical conditions. The Case Manager in the Crisis Response Service (CRS) Program provides a diverse array of services, including outreach, assessment, and transitional planning to hospital patients and community referrals.
As a case manager, you have a unique opportunity to forge a therapeutic connection with an adult who has been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. When individuals are asked what made the difference in their lives, the most frequent response is that they had someone they worked with who gave them hope that they can have what everyone wants: safe and decent housing, access to quality mental health and medical care, meaningful personal relationships, productive activities including work, and a connection to the community in which they live.
This is a job in which every day is different, where you have the independence and flexibility to structure your time but the support and back up of seasoned and professional supervisors as well as the opportunity to collaborate with members of our clinical and community support teams.
This position involves extensive work in medical care coordination and use of community resources. Use of agency vehicles and use of own car (mileage reimbursement).
CURRENT OPENINGS available at our Dayville, CT, and Mansfield, CT locations
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Requirements: Associate’s Degree in a relevant human services field plus two years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant human services field.
Salary Range: $18.54 - $20.98 per hour depending on experience
Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency: $19.48 – $22.04 per hour depending on experience
Benefits
- 4 weeks of vacation
- 12 holidays
- Paid sick time
- Very generous comprehensive benefit package for health, dental, life and disability insurance
- Training and tuition reimbursement & eligibility for National Health Service Corps loan repayment and scholarships
- Pre-tax medical and dependent care plans
- 403B Thrift Plan with an employer contribution after one year
United Services, Inc. requires all employees to be vaccinated against influenza annually.
United Services Inc. -- Join Our Team!
Do you want to make a direct impact in the lives of children, families and adults with social and behavioral health needs? If you have the skills, the commitment and the passion, we have the opportunity.
United Services is among Connecticut’s most comprehensive private, non-profit providers of behavioral health, psychosocial, chemical abuse, primary care, care coordination, wellness and prevention services to the community, and employee assistance program services for business and industry. Our primary service area is the 21 towns in northeastern Connecticut. With more than 30 programs, 12 service locations, and a dedicated staff of over 250 professionals, we are proud to continue growing in our mission of “Creating Healthy Communities” by providing top-notch, caring mental health and social services to the children, adults, families and communities of Northeastern Connecticut.
Our offices are located in small town and rural settings throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner” within easy commuting distance from New London, CT, Worcester, MA and Providence, RI. Our three main office locations are in Mansfield Center, Dayville and Wauregan. Our staff includes psychiatrists, clinicians, social workers, psychologists, prevention specialists, case managers, advocates, and administrative and support personnel.
Please consider joining our United Services team! For more information please visit http://www.unitedservicesct.org/careers/
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Please forward your resume to United Services, Inc., 1007 North Main Street, Dayville, CT 06241
United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.54 - $20.98 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Mansfield Center, CT 06250: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21