Mental Health Case Manager
Posted on: September 20, 2014Application deadline: November 19, 2014
Posted by: Unique People Services
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides access and referral to concrete services on behalf of residents.
- Carrying caseload and performing Case Management duties.
- Communicate with family, collaterals, and other agency staff on behalf of residents as a part of service planning.
- Conduct intake screenings.
- On call during off-hours and weekends, available for consultation on an as needed basis.
- Participate in Utilization Review, staff rounds, and discharge planning.
- Professional visits and off-site screenings at other Agencies.
- Maintain appropriate documents, records, and statistics and write reports in an organized, timely, and accurate manner.
- Accompany clients to outside appointments, hospital/clinic emergencies, field trips as necessary.
- Conduct various structured and therapeutic activity groups especially communication skill personal awareness, group therapy, men/women group, task activity therapy; will maintain short/long term goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors Degree in Social Work or a High School Diploma and at least 5 years experience working with homeless and mentally disabled individuals.
REQUIREMENTS
- Good verbal and written communication skills a must.
- Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
HOW TO APPLY
Fax resume and cover letter to (718) 231-7720 Attn: HR or
E-mail recruit@uniquepeopleservices.org with Word document attachments
Only applicants being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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