PSH Care Manager

Hudson River Housing Inc•Poughkeepsie, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is site based. The Care Manager’s role is to provide services to individuals who have been homeless and living with a mental illness. The goal of the Care Manager will be to help the residents successfully remain in permanent housing.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in related field (Licensed preferred)
Care Management, Mental health and Group Facilitator experience
Current licensure as LMSW or LMHC by the New York State Department of Education OR test ready for LMHC/LMSW license
Valid NYS Driver’s License Required
Computer Skills, Organizational and Time Management skills, Communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of 20 residents, visiting with each resident weekly until transitioning to once a month.
Facilitation of group meetings and other assigned groups. Maintain a record of group participation.
Maintain case records, documenting all client contacts and meeting deadlines for required paperwork. Work with the resident on developing a personalized service plan
Provide advocacy for residents and act as liaison with community service providers
Responsible for crisis intervention when required
Participates in care coordination and other inter-disciplinary team meetings
Conduct intakes, identifying mental health, chemical dependency and social service needs. Assist residents with applying for Social Security Supplemental Income/Disability Insurance, Public Assistance, Medicaid, and Food Stamps, including the recertification process.
Advocate and assist clients in maintaining entitlements and housing.
Assisting the person in becoming part of the community through supports, services and recreational opportunities. To help the resident discover new and/or meaningful, community experiences that enrich his/her life.
Adhere to HIPAA, confidentiality, and other privacy standards
Share on call rotation with Resident Service Manager
Comply with regulations set by employer, as well as NYS OMH
Attend and participate in ongoing staff development trainings.
Provide in-service training to residential staff members regarding but not limited to different mental health diagnoses and signs and symptoms and de-escalation techniques crisis intervention techniques.
A clean, valid NYS driver's license that will meet and maintain a satisfactory driving record consistent with agency and insurance standards.