Case Manager - full-time - 1st shift - Sun-Thu

Community Mental Health Affiliates•New Britain, CT

10d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Specialist serves as case manager to support, teach, advocate, and empower clients with mental health, medical and Substance Use needs. This includes developing person-centered recovery goals to live, learn, socialize, work and maintain health and wellness in the community. Provides advocacy, support and guidance with contacting external organizations (Social Security, DSS, DCF, DMHAS, etc). Educates clients to utilize emergency and community resources to help meet basic needs. Works with clients to teach life skills necessary to live independently in the community. This includes assisting with finances and entitlements, supporting the development of activities of daily living, nutrition, housing maintenance and repair, and prompting to encourage task completion. Collaborates and integrates with other CMHA teams to ensure all services provided to client are communicated with clients whole treatment team Assures timely documentation is maintained in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, program orientation, and consent to treat, activity logs, and monthly targeted case management notes. Maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA and funder Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field preferred or equivalent experience
Must have valid driver’s license
Will become certified in MANDT, First Aid, and CPR.
Participate in training courses on an annual basis, as assigned.

Nice To Haves

Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook.
Experience in or willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Responsibilities

The Recovery Specialist serves as case manager to support, teach, advocate, and empower clients with mental health, medical and Substance Use needs.
Developing person-centered recovery goals to live, learn, socialize, work and maintain health and wellness in the community.
Provides advocacy, support and guidance with contacting external organizations (Social Security, DSS, DCF, DMHAS, etc).
Educates clients to utilize emergency and community resources to help meet basic needs.
Works with clients to teach life skills necessary to live independently in the community.
Assisting with finances and entitlements, supporting the development of activities of daily living, nutrition, housing maintenance and repair, and prompting to encourage task completion.
Collaborates and integrates with other CMHA teams to ensure all services provided to client are communicated with clients whole treatment team
Assures timely documentation is maintained in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, program orientation, and consent to treat, activity logs, and monthly targeted case management notes.
Maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA and funder
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages.
403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching after 1 year of service.
11 observed holidays.
3 wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend.
2 CMHA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year.
Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service.
Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) must be approved annually.
Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household.
Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships.
Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence-Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT.
Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment.
Free employee subscriptions to the calm app.
Annual Company Picnic.
CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program.
Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to: Student loan consolidation and refinancing. Loan payoff projection dashboard. Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone. College cost calculator. College financial planning.
3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to: Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers. Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track. Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable. The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness.