Case Manager
Acacia Network · Bronx, NY · 2 wk ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTONS
- Conduct intake assessment planning, service coordination, service provision, and discharge planning.
- Provide assertiveness and self-advocacy training designed to promote residents’ ability to make life changes and increase self-awareness.
- Assist residents with developing daily living skills.
- Ensure seamless coordination between the program and primary health and clinical care teams.
- Assist in record keeping, monitoring, storage and supervision associated with the self-administration of medication.
- Manage incidents as needed while remaining calm and in compliance with the organization’s Incident Reporting Policy.
- Assist with all mental health projects to meet the goals and objectives established by, and in accordance with, company policies, contracts and applicable laws and regulations.
- Assist with skill development activities to help clients gain and utilize the skills necessary to undertake employment or pursue educational opportunity.
- Assist in the development of social skills intended to diminish tendencies towards isolation and withdrawal.
- Maintain and develop work-related knowledge and skills through continuous learning activities, attendance at in-services and workshops, industry seminars and conferences, speaker series, etc.
- Provide services to address the following areas: dressing, personal hygiene, grooming, selection and/or preparation of food, cleaning and washing clothes, maintenance of environment, budgeting and money management.
- Ensure restorative services occur in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliant documentation in charts and all other programmatic areas.
REQUIREMENTS
- Associate Degree or higher required.
- Significant desire to work with people struggling with a mental illness and to help them improve their lives.
- Three (3) years of experience in Human Services or Behavioral Health preferred.
- Positive attitude with excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work well within a team and to contribute positively.
- Excellent documentation skills, ability to meet deadlines, and follow protocol.
- Comfortable working in a culturally diverse environment.
WHY JOIN US?
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Broad range of paid time off options to support a healthy work-life balance.
- Focus on employee well-being both professionally and personally.
- Equal Opportunity Employer.