Care Manager, Children's Health Homes

St Catherine s Center for Children•Albany, NY

37d•$22 - $25

About The Position

Following the Children’s Health Homes Care Management program guidelines as set forth by the NYS Department of Health, the Health Homes Care Manager provides comprehensive care planning, ongoing care coordination, and community linkage to Medicaid eligible children with complex physical and behavioral health conditions and their families. The aim is to improve their overall health and well-being, and to foster their independence. The Children’s Health Homes Care Management program is now under Community Outreach & Care Coordination. This full-time position is Mon - Fri, 9am to 5pm, with some flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, counseling or other human service related field, required.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in human services field (child welfare, mental health, substance abuse and physical health), required.
Proficiency in various computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Google Business Workspace Suite (Gmail, Google Docs, Meet, Sheets, etc.); and secure Internet practices.
Ability to pass the test to become a certified CANS assessor.
This position does have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under DOH (NYS Department of Health).
Local travel is regularly required for this role. A current, Clean & Valid New York State Driver’s License (actively licensed for at least one year) and a reliable vehicle with proof of 100/300 liability insurance coverage is required.
Must be able to meet the minimum requirements of our agency’s insurance policy for authorized drivers; including, but not limited to the minimum age of 21 at time of hire.
A professional record of integrity, proven reliability and dependability.
Capacity and openness to work with populations from culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Demonstrate qualities of patience, flexibility and adaptability; and capable of exhibiting empathy for those in crisis.
Ability to exercise ethical, independent judgment and discretion; and handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWARDS / NYS Connections, a plus!
A compassionate, positive, warm and caring mindset is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Uses a strength-based and client-centered approach to build rapport and establish a therapeutic relationship with the child and care-givers.
For all enrolled children, conducts a comprehensive assessment of the child’s healthcare needs and the families’ social determinants of health needs using the contracted Health Home’s designated health assessment tool, and the NYS CANS assessment.
Coordinates and conducts interdisciplinary team meetings with associated health care providers, social support providers, and identified family supports to develop and the child’s Care Plan.
Along with child and family input, develops a Safety and Crisis Plan.
Carries out responsibilities set forth in the child’s Care Plan, which may include making referrals, monitoring access to needed health care providers, linkage to social and community support providers, coordination amongst the interdisciplinary care team, and advocacy.
Maintains the Care Plan and monitors the completion of Care Plan goals.
When a child is admitted and/or discharged from a health care facility, including ER and inpatient hospital stays, will provide transitional care to ensure the continuity of care.
Documents the delivery of billable health home core services and all other case-related contacts in the contracted health home’s EHR.
For all youth, ensures the requisite number of billable health home core services and face to face contacts are made during the month.
Complies with all time-lines for the completion of the assessments, development of the child’s Care Plan and the scheduling of the initial and ongoing interdisciplinary team meetings.
Conducts comprehensive discharge planning with all children exiting the program.
Participates in monthly Quality Assurance meetings.
Completes all mandated trainings as set forth by DOH, the contracted Health Homes and the MCO’s.
Assists with the distribution and collection of bi-annual satisfaction surveys.
Additional position-related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

Benefits

Competitive Pay with an Excellent Benefits Package
Health Insurance options: Medical, Dental and Vision
$600 Well-being Reimbursement Benefit
Generous Combined Leave Time (CLT) and Paid Holidays!
$500 Employee Referral Bonus
We are a 501(c) (3) agency, which is a qualifying employer for eligible staff under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Pension Plan with Generous Agency Contribution
403b Retirement Savings Plan
Life Insurance – Automatic Benefit at no cost to employee
Paid Training, including TCI and CPR/AED/First Aid Certification & Update courses, if role appropriate
Tuition Reimbursement & Travel/ Mileage Reimbursement
Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
The Comfort of a Business Casual Environment
Our Commitment to Embrace & Foster Mindfulness, Relevance, Respect and Solidarity.