Care Manager

EMMA L. BOWEN COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

Also known as

UPPER MANHATTAN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.

The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center is seeking a Care Manager to join our team. This position is a terrific opportunity for someone to gain additional experience and make a difference in the lives of our clients.

For over 45 forty-five years, our organization has provided mental health and holistic services in northern Manhattan for families, children, adolescents, and other adults including the elderly in a supportive and caring environment. We also have an out-patient and residential substance abuse program as well as a Therapeutic Preschool for 3-5 year olds.

Upper Manhattan Mental Health Center is a Certified National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site.

For additional information about our organization and programs, please visit us on our website at www.bowencsc.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Care Manager

Job Location: Care Management Services

Hours: 35 per week, Monday - Friday

Union Position: Yes, Local 1199

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry a caseload of 45-50 patients regularly.

• Completing monthly core services for each member

• Responsible for detailed tracking of patients within the mental health care system to ensure that the patient receives appropriate aftercare treatment including medical, housing, clinical and other social service needs.

• Keep detailed records on all clients including a service plan and maintain 3-Month Service Plan Reviews.

• Perform fieldwork, which includes home visits, visits to aftercare settings, referral agencies, in-patient follow-up, etc.

• Keep primary therapist/treatment team regularly informed of results of all tracking intervention efforts.

• Attend treatment planning meetings and Case Conferences.

• Attend in-service training.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Care Management Services Director

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Services related discipline.

• One (1) year post-baccalaureate experience including l year in a psychiatric setting. 

• Must be able to write psychosocial, participate in team conferences, plus work as part of a team. 

• Must be able to work independently.

• Bilingual: English/Spanish

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP:  Report directly to Case Management Services Director