Health Home Care Manager

Ascend Mental Wellness • Glens Falls, NY

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About The Position

ASCEND Mental Wellness, established in 1948, works to encourage and assist individuals in finding pathways to optimal mental health and wellness while supporting hope and awareness of well-being in the community. The organization is seeking Health Home Care Managers to join its Care Management Team. The role involves collaborating with individuals, families, and providers to support person-centered recovery and coordinate treatment and community services. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in child and family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, recreation, recreational therapy, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, speech and hearing, or another human services field; or NYS licensure and current registration as a Registered Nurse plus a bachelor's degree; or a NYS Teachers Certificate requiring a bachelor's degree; or bachelor's-level education or higher in any field plus five years of experience working directly with people with behavioral health diagnoses; or CASAC credential.
• Two years of experience providing direct services to people with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or alcohol or substance abuse, or linking such individuals to a broad range of services essential to successful community living. A master's degree in a related field may substitute for up to one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals, their families, and providers to develop person-centered recovery plans.
• Coordinate access to treatment and community support services.
• Advocate to eliminate barriers to individualized treatment goals.
• Maintain electronic health records and progress notes.
• Provide direct community support to individuals and collaborate effectively to advance recovery goals.
• Participate in team meetings and network with area providers.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Retirement plan enrollment
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid personal time
• Paid sick time
• $1,500 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time