Case Manager Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Queens Felony Drug Court

EAC Network • New York, NY

6d • $26 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Case Manager! Are you passionate about supporting the 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 80,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time DBT Case Manager to join the Queens Treatment Courts Case Management & Evidence Based Intervention Services program. Wage: $26.00 per hour Schedule: Monday- Friday: 9AM-5PM Location: 120-34 Queens Blvd, Suite 410 in Kew Gardens NY What drives the core purpose of this job: The DBT Case Manager will utilize independent discretion and judgment to provide screening, treatment planning, case management, and individual therapy to eligible clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in (criminal justice, social work, counseling, forensic psychology, psychology, sociology, or criminology) required or Master’s degree in same fields preferred.
• Previous experience and/or, training in dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) required.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to work cooperatively with treatment and criminal justice systems.
• 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.
• Utilize the educational training, skills and experience obtained from advanced degree to provide appropriate professional services, techniques and strategies for clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual based components of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy via weekly sessions and participate in group facilitation as needed
• Provide emergency and crisis intervention to high risk clients in our mental health track for treatment related, treatment interfering, and treatment destroying behaviors including suicidal crises.
• Provide as needed coaching and crisis intervention to clients in need or provide coordination for clients to obtain needed support via community providers.
• Review clinical assessments, formulate treatment plans, and problem solve for clients; evaluate clients for chemical dependency issues; assess changes in the client’s condition/ treatment needs.
• Identify service resources; maintain active communication with service providers for care coordination and advocacy needs of the client.
• Maintain a caseload of clients and monitor their participation in the treatment program through case management appointments, reviewing progress reports, and participating in DBT facilitation group meetings with project staff.
• Act as a liaison to the courts, treatment facilities, and correctional facilities as needed.
• Provide screening services and related services for complex cases within the judicial system to ascertain appropriate treatment as an alternative to incarceration.
• Maintain case documentation available for review by supervision at any time, i.e. client records, progress notes, and all other relevant information to comply with program requirements.
• Prepare and present written and oral status reports to the criminal justice system in a timely manner regarding client’s progress.
• Perform all other relevant duties as determined by Supervision and EAC NETWORK Administration.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level