Case Manager, Mental Health
About The Position
Options for Community Living, Inc. is committed to helping Long Island’s most vulnerable families and individuals live healthier, more stable, and productive lives. In 1982, Options was established to respond to the need for housing in the community for people with serious mental illness. Today, Options serves over 2,000 adults and children annually and manages more than 160 residential properties across Long Island. The case manager provides supportive case management services to individuals with mental illness in permanent housing. Monitors maintenance of sites and provides on site visits to scattered housing locations. Will be providing case management services to adult and young adult population as needed.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or the equivalent and 2 years of qualifying experience, or a Bachelor's degree and 1 year of qualifying experience.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving record, valid auto insurance and access to a vehicle 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).
Responsibilities
- Plan and evaluate service plans and monitor objectives.
- Write progress notes at least bi-weekly.
- Reviews case management plans and prepare periodic reassessments.
- Perform site visits 1-3 times weekly dependent on client need and desire.
- Monitor maintenance of sites.
- 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.
- Consult and coordinate with clients’ family and providers as needed for coordinated service delivery.
- Notify program supervisor/manager of any medical or psychiatric emergency.
- Oversee medication maintenance and assist residents in the development of self medication skills as needed.
Benefits
- 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
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
