Health Home Care Manager

Established in 1948, the mission of ASCEND Mental Wellness is to encourage and assist individuals in discovering pathways to their optimal mental health and wellness, while supporting hope and awareness of well‑being in our community. ASCEND is seeking Health Home Care Managers to join the Care Management Team.

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 any barriers to individualized treatment goals.
• Maintain electronic health records and progress notes.
• Provide direct community support to individuals, maintaining effective collaboration for the advancement of recovery goals.
• Participate in team meetings as well as networking with area providers.

Education & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: child & family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, recreation, recreational therapy, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, speech and hearing, or other human services field.
• OR NYS licensure and current registration as a Registered Nurse and a bachelor’s degree.
• OR NYS Teacher’s 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 persons with behavioral health diagnoses.
• OR Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).
• Two years of experience providing direct services to persons with serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, alcohol or substance abuse; or linking such persons to a broad range of essential community services (medical, psychiatric, social, educational, legal, housing, financial). A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for up to one year of experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Retirement plan enrollment.
• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, personal and sick time.

Pay

• Salary based on qualifications and experience.
• A $1,500 sign‑on bonus is available for this position.