Health Home Care Manager
About The Position
ASCEND Mental Wellness is seeking Health Home Care Managers to join its Care Management Team. Established in 1948, ASCEND’s mission is 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 Health Home Care Manager works with individuals, families, and providers to develop person-centered recovery plans, coordinate treatment and community support services, and address barriers to individualized treatment goals. The role includes providing direct community support, maintaining electronic health records and progress notes, participating in team meetings, and networking with area providers. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available. ASCEND offers healthcare benefits, retirement plan enrollment, and paid time off, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick time.
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 and a bachelor’s degree; or a NYS Teachers Certificate for which a bachelor’s degree is required; or bachelor’s-level education or higher in any field with five years of experience working directly with people with behavioral health diagnoses; or Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).
- Two years of experience providing direct services to people with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or alcohol or substance abuse, or linking such people to 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 time off, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick time
- $1,500 sign-on bonus
