Wellness Specialist - 00221 (ACH021) - Mon - Fri 9AM-5PM
About The Position
At WellLife Network, your clinical expertise helps individuals achieve wellness, recovery, and independence. Join a compassionate team of professionals dedicated to providing person-centered care across behavioral health, developmental disabilities, and community-based programs. Here, your skills make a real difference — one life, one family, and one community at a time. Position Summary The Case Manager oversees a comprehensive program of services, including individual and group assessments, counseling, and linkage to health, educational, entitlement, and vocational resources to support successful community integration. This role ensures the delivery of all casework services in alignment with ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) standards. The position may involve supervised or unsupervised interaction with consumers in residences, day treatment settings, and habilitation programs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required, Bachelors in human services preferred. Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals with mental illness required.
- Ability to maintain accurate written documentation and communicate effectively with staff and supervisors.
- Flexibility to work varying schedules and locations.
- Ability to operate an agency vehicle.
- Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter all documentation into electronic medical record.
- Valid New York State driver’s license required. Vehicle required for LI teams only– candidates are subject to regulatory background checks and must be willing to utilize own vehicle for home visits.
Nice To Haves
- Two years experience working with Mental Health and Substance Abuse consumers preferred.
- Experience working with behavioral health population preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct screenings and assessments to identify consumer needs.
- Coordinate case management services and develop individualized service plans.
- Assist consumers with obtaining and maintaining entitlements and benefits.
- Serve as a clinical liaison with internal and external providers.
- Ensure service quality through regular supervision, case conferences, and consultation.
- Develop and implement casework policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with ACT team members to create treatment plans and coordinate care.
- Facilitate consumer groups and provide counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
- Collect, analyze, and report client and program data for evaluation and planning.
- Ensure documentation is completed timely and in compliance with agency and OMH regulations.
- Maintain physical site compliance with agency and OMH standards.
- Participate in OMH-approved ACT orientations and required trainings.
- Assist consumers with transportation, appointments, and accessing community resources.
- Support skill-building activities in areas such as budgeting, grooming, nutrition, transportation, housekeeping, community use, vocational development, and social skills.
- Act as a positive role model and support consumers in follow-up care and resource navigation.
- Enter all service data and visit notes into the VelloHealth system.
- Represent the program at meetings and trainings as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to incident-reporting procedures within 24 hours.
- Perform additional duties as assigned and assist other staff during absences or shortages.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401k retirement plan (with matching).
- Paid time off, holidays, and personal days.
- Free and low-cost gym and wellness access and support.
- Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
