Case Manager

Outreach is a non-profit organization that helps people address issues stemming from substance use and behavioral health disorders by providing the highest quality, life-changing treatment, training, and tools to build healthy lives. Our mission is to inspire individuals and families to achieve a life of unlimited potential. For more information, please visit www.opiny.org.

Position: Case Manager

 The Case Manager is responsible for the delivery of care coordination services to a population with history of substance abuse. The Case Manager serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

Job Scope:

• Case management and crisis intervention to assist in the coordination of treatment services in line with workforce initiatives and promote access to transitional support services and clients dealing with sanctions, barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.
• Facilitation of support group such as life skills
• Advocates on behalf of clients to obtain needed services.
• Interfacing with appropriate agencies and systems (DSS, probation, courts, etc.) on behalf of the client and assisting clients in meeting all mandates.
• Ongoing case management related to housing, transportation, childcare, food and other    related needs.
• Conducts toxicology tests, as needed.
• Maintain communication and treatment planning and direct service providers and Suffolk county vocational service providers.
• Submit weekly schedules, ensure prior approval for off-site activities, monitor and enhance effective utilization of time.
• Attend and participate in staff/community meeting where appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and group work services and back up coverage, as needed.
• Maintain computer skills that are appropriate to the level needed for optimal job performance.
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
• Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency’s Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.
• Each role at Outreach has identified production and outcome goals. These goals may be stated as a number or as an outcome within an identified time frame.  These goals are intended to provide each job holder the knowledge they need about expected performance.  Accomplishments against these goals will be a discussion point in the annual evaluation.

Supervised by

Assistant Program Director in collaboration with Program Director

Qualifications

1. CASAC-T; CASAC, or higher preferred.
2. 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders. 
3. 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems. 
4. 1 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plus
5. Commitment to providing quality services and outcome driven performance measures. 
6. Excellent organizational management skills with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance clinicians, set and achieve program objectives.
7. Strong networking and public relations skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, populations, and cultures.
8. Action-oriented, adaptable, and innovative approach to program planning.
9. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people

Position Status

This is a full-time non-exempt position.