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Title: Care Manager

Program: Health Homes Serving Children

Salary: $44,000-$50,000 *Salary based on experience and education

Position: Hybrid/Mobile

Location: Tarrytown, NY

Join our team! Join us at Greater Mental Health of New York, where our mission is to promote mental wellness through advocacy, community education, and direct services. We empower individuals and families on their unique journeys to recovery, honoring their rights to self-determination, choice, and collaboration. With evidence-based practices and a focus on trauma-responsive care, our dedicated team provides comprehensive services to thousands and fosters independence and resilience within our community. If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health and creating brighter futures for individuals and families throughout the Lower Hudson Valley region, apply today!

Summary Description: Greater Mental Health's Health Home Serving Children Program is committed to providing community-based care management services to children ranging from birth to 21 years of age. As a Care Manager (CM) on our team, you will play a crucial role in coordinating the development and execution of individualized, community-based plans encompassing social, emotional, and medical services for children and adolescents with special needs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide outreach and engagement to children and families. Conduct a comprehensive, strengths-based assessment of the child and family and their service needs. Develop a child and family specific plan of care in collaboration with each family and their care team. Assist families in securing identified services and advocating to other systems for the provision of these services in an individualized and collaborative manner. Facilitate the creation of a support network for each child and family; convene regular meetings with the family and care team to monitor progress towards jointly developed goals. Facilitate ongoing communication among the child, family and community providers. Provide crisis intervention and stabilization to children and families as needed. Develop knowledge of and positive relationships with the multiple systems serving families and youth in Westchester County. Provide 24-hour telephonic crisis intervention services on rotating basis. Document client progress and maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures. Practice with a person-centered, trauma informed philosophy in alignment with the values of Greater Mental Health. Due to the nature of the program, must have the ability to be flexible with working hours.
Complete face to face contacts and telephonic care management services based on the individuals needs.
Adhere to all standards and guidelines established by applicable regulatory authorities. Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge and Skills:

In-depth knowledge of behavioral health diagnoses and symptomatology. The Care Manager must complete the CANS-NY Training and be certified to use the CANS-NY upon hire. Proficient in effectively engaging clients. Exceptional organizational skills and self-motivation. Familiarity with and ability to use an Electronic Health Record system. Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree with two years of relevant experience, or licensed as a Registered Nurse with two years of relevant experience, or a Master's Degree with one year of relevant experience. Basic computer knowledge is required. Reliability and the ability to work independently, with a strong understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality. Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record according to our insurance carrier's standards. Must maintain current NYS Defensive Driving certification within 30 days of hire. Must maintain pre-employment clearances by applicable regulatory clearances as required. Legal eligibility to work in the United States.