Office of Mental Health Case Manager

Odyssey House INC • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Case Manager is responsible for substance abuse counseling and intervention services. Must be able to stabilize and promote self-sufficiency and optimum health for people living with HIV/AIDS, Mental illness and/or substance use disorders. Manage a case load of 20 to 25. Provide advocacy as well as coordinate services through home visits.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, one to two years of experience in counseling or two (2) years of Odyssey House experience and a High School Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide substance abuse intervention, counseling, educational services, and case management services to tenants.
• Evaluate and recommend treatment plans for tenants with mental health and chemical dependency problems after a one-to-one interview.
• Provide regular, individual, and group counseling services.
• Establish community and agency affiliations to strengthen the delivery of services for tenants, including medical & detoxification when necessary.
• Attend case review conferences with HRA/HASA and provide written evaluations regarding tenant’s drug problems and money management issues.
• Present case load weekly at chart review.
• Meet for supervision with Assistant Director bi-weekly.
• Orient tenant’s to the program upon admission.
• Maintain up-to-date tenant’s charts, case notes, service plans and psychosocial.
• Attends all in-service training.
• Responsible for collection of tenants monthly rent.
• Set a relaxed tone and social environment (by role modeling)
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Legal Assistance through ARAG
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees