Case Manager- FT

Exciting! High-energy!! Rewarding!!!

Outreach is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of FT Case Manager at our Women's Residence program located in Brentwood, Long Island. The FT Case Manager is responsible for the delivery of care coordination services to an adult population with history of substance abuse, some of whom have specialized needs (chronic medical conditions, veterans, mental health). The schedule for this position is: 37.5 hrs a week

What You Will Do:

Provide clinical case-management to clients who reside in the Community Residence.

Counseling and support to enhance clients capacity to benefit from treatment regimen.

Crisis intervention to assist clients in dealing with sanctions, barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.

Engage in community outreach to locate appropriate clients & assist through enrollment process.

Assessment and support services to facilitate access to specialized services e.g. Mental, Health, Social Security Disability, Veterans Resources, etc.

Assist in facilitating access to job training, job search activities, placement and stabilization.

Advocacy and report of client activity to community based organizations and clients referral / mandating sources.

Adherence to agency protocols for maintenance and security of agency equipment.

Participate in weekly case conference.

Complete client-centered treatment plans.

Meet with each assigned client weekly to identify progress towards case management goals.

Who You Are:

Experience working in a residential treatment setting

CASAC-T, CASAC, LMFT, LMHC, LMSW, MFT, MHC, MSW preferred, Limited Permit

2-3 years of case management experience

2-3 years of experience with substance abuse disorders

1-2 years of experience working with clients with co-occurring and mental health problems

1-2 years of experience working in in an OASAS funded facility a plus

Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures.

Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.

Clean and valid NYS drivers license required.

Position Status

This is a full-time non-exempt position .

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and outside in the field. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to travel among assigned sites and locations as needed.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Outreach is an equal opportunity employer. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, socio-economic status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, age, religion or creed, disability, or political or sexual orientation. Diversity is celebrated as a strength at Outreach.