Case Manager - Children's Care Management Program - Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center : Job Details

Job Type Part-timeDescriptionEMMA L. BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTERAlso known asUPPER MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a Case Manager to join our team. This position is a terrific opportunity for someone to gain additional experience and make a difference in the lives of our clients.For over 45 forty-five years, our organization has provided mental health and holistic services in northern Manhattan for families, children, adolescents, and other adults including the elderly in a supportive and caring environment. We also have an out-patient and residential substance abuse program as well as a Therapeutic Preschool for 3-5 year olds. Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a Certified National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.For additional information about our organization and programs, please visit us on our website at www.bowencsc.org . JOB DESCRIPTIONTitle of Position: Children's Care ManagerDepartment: Children's Care Management ProgramHours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 35 hrs./weekUnion: Union PositionEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Manage a caseload of 12-25 clients.Connecting client with needed medical, mental health, and/or substance use services to reduce ED/ER visit and readmission.Meeting with school counsellors and educational team to address IEP needs.Collaborating with clinicians to identify wrap around services for clients in UMMHC's outpatient behavioral health and addiction treatment programs.Connecting clients with services including insurance, housing assistance, educational and vocational training, supported employment, specialty medical care and other social service needs.Documenting all client interactions and keeping clients' clinical teams updated on all efforts via weekly meetings.Researching outside social service supports to identify potential resources for clients.Accompanying clients to appointments and performing home visits as neededContributing to case conferencesOrganizing group trainings to support clients as they work to integrate into their communities and lead productive, satisfying lives.Other responsibilities as determined by the program director.Personal Qualities: This is an ideal position for someone with excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Healthcare, or related disciplineMinimum of two years in the human service field. Must be able to write psychosocial, participate in team conferences, plus work as part of a team. Must be able to work independently.Bilingual: English/SpanishSalary range: $50,000RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Human Services, Healthcare, or related disciplineMinimum of two years in the human service field. Must be able to write psychosocial, participate in team conferences, plus work as part of a team. Must be able to work independently.Bilingual: English/SpanishSalary Description $50,000