Community Intervention Care Manager

Salary for this position will be 46,500k/year

Community Intervention Care Manager works with individuals recovering from serious mental health disorder who are identified by the LGU as high risk and are lacking the support necessary to move forward with their recovery. The Community Intervention Care Manager’s case load will consist of 13-15 high acuity and will include clients in the AOT, health home plus, and non-Medicaid care management programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Will assist clients in becoming effectively and actively engaged in managing their healthcare to improve individual health outcomes while reducing avoidable hospitalizations and emergency department utilizations.

· Will have overall responsibility for the HARP process including assessment, planning and development of the Plan of Care, as well as monitoring ongoing HCBS Services.

· Will provide leadership by facilitating and leading multidisciplinary teams of medical, mental health, chemical dependency treatment providers, courts/legal entities, social workers, nurses, representatives of the Local Government Unit (LGU) as directed by the county AOT Coordinator and other care providers toward assuring enrollees receive services as indicated in the enrollee’s single plan of care.

· Will meet HARP assessor qualifications as required by DOH and attend required training to maintain credentials.

Skills required for competent performance of this job

A successful candidate for this position must possess:

· Strong organizational skills;

· Good data management and utilization skills;

· Demonstrated experiencing in completing assessments and managing the HCBS workflows; and

· Good communication skills.

Background and experience required for competent performance of this job

Education:

1. A bachelor’s degree in one of the fields listed below;

· Social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreation or recreation therapy, counseling, community mental health, child & family studies, sociology, speech/hearing, other human service field. or

2. A NYS teacher’s certificate for which a bachelor’s degree is required; or

3. NYS licensure and registration as a Registered Nurse and a bachelor’s degree; or

4. A Bachelor’s level education or higher in any field with five years of experience working directly with persons with behavioral health diagnoses; or

5. A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)

Experience:

Two years of experience:

1. Providing direct services to people with Serious Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, or alcoholism or substance abuse; or

2. Linking individuals with Serious Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, or alcoholism or substance abuse to a broad range of services essential to successful living in a community setting (e.g. medical, psychiatric, social, educational, legal, housing and financial services). A master’s degree in one of the listed education fields may be substituted for one year of experience.

3. Experience in the areas of criminal justice, homelessness, and chemical dependency a plus.

4. Multilingual a plus

5. Must have a valid Driver’s license and own transportation

Training:

UAS-NY Eligibility Assessment

Benefits:

Circare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance (with employer funded HRA-Health Reimbursement Arrangement)

• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Profit Sharing Plan and 401K option

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Training and Continuing Education Opportunities

Circare also offers a variety of benefits to support employee Work/Life Balance:

• Generous Paid Leave

• Paid and Optional Holidays

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• Paid Family Leave

Circare is a not for profit community based agency located in Syracuse, New York. Circare supports individuals and their families who encounter barriers to their health and wellness, both physical and behavioral, to develop the resources to live a satisfying and naturally interdependent life. Our core value of providing person and family centered services is embedded in all of our programs and promotes personal choice, respect for diversity, individuality, and community inclusiveness.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Brittany Prignon, Circare, 620 Erie Blvd. West, Suite 302, Syracuse, NY 13204 or go to www.cir.careto submit by e-mail. EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Two years of experience:

1. Providing direct services to people with Serious Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, or alcoholism or substance abuse; or
2. Linking individuals with Serious Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, or alcoholism or substance abuse to a broad range of services essential to successful living in a community setting (e.g. medical, psychiatric, social, educational, legal, housing and financial services). A master’s degree in one of the listed education fields may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Do you have experience in the areas of criminal justice, homelessness, and chemical dependency?
• Do you have your own transportation?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person