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CCBHC Targeted Case Manager
JOB TITLE: CCBHC Targeted Case Manager- Benefits
REPORTS TO: CCBHC Targeted Case Manager Supervisor
DEPARTMENT: CCBHC
We believe that in-person operations are the best way to serve our clients, both directly and through essential operational support. This position requires in-person attendance with a team at 1 Brooklyn clinic location with some travel in support of the CCBHC Project.
SUMMARY: Experienced Benefits Case Manager needed for new CCBHC program dedicated to integrating mental health, substance use and medical care. Program will provide care coordination, mobile crisis intervention and ongoing treatment in mental health, medical health and substance abuse services. The benefits coordinator must conduct phone calls for client’s needs focused on screening for eligibility with public benefit programs, completing enrollment applications and tracking of application for approval and activation of benefits. The person must facilitate case management sessions, organize priorities of needs and engage the client with establishing goals. Requirements include attending supervision and training sessions and completing documentation of case management services and activities.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
· Enroll clients in Targeted Case Management service with a focus on benefit programs.
· Assist clients with engaging in social service and benefit programs.
· Help clients the use of the benefits with the various systems of care.
· Assist clients with understanding and enrolling in health insurance and other eligible public benefits and entitlements.
· Assist clients with understanding and appropriate use of approved benefits.
· Help clients to identify, develop and pursue case management goals for a person-centered approach to case management.
· Develop and prioritize steps in achieving case management goals with the clients.
· Complete all case notes and assessments in a coherent and timely manner.
· Ensure that all identified client needs, including but not limited to social determinants of health, are addressed.
· Identify necessary social and community resources to address client needs.
· Keep client insurance, demographic and contact information current in the client record
· Develop, implement, track, and document discharge planning and termination when case management goals are achieved.
· Identify other case management needs as appropriate and coordinate with other CCBHC providers, including any Health Home enrollment needs.
· Work collaboratively with the CCBHC Interdisciplinary Team as well as with outside agencies.
· Attend all staff meeting and complete all CCBHC and organizational trainings.
EXPERIENCE:
· At least 2 years in case management or care coordination preferred.
· Experience with adults with mental health and/or substance abuse needs.
· Knowledge of public benefit programs including, but not limited to, Medicaid, Medicare, Child Health Plus, Social Security, Food Stamps, CTA Bus Pass for Seniors, Housing, Unemployment, Emergency Funds, Rental Assistance, etc.
· Excellent written and verbal communication.
· Well organized with strong time management skills
· Enthusiasm and self-motivation regarding identifying client needs and obtaining related resources.
· Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, including being able to maintain a professional. temperament with both clients and colleagues.
· Working knowledge of computer software and electronic health record documentation.
· Demonstrated competency in written and verbal skills.
· Able to meet program standards in documenting in client records.
· Ability to work with challenging clients.
· Comfortable with community outreach and home visits
· Comfortable and competency working with racially, culturally, religiously and ethnically, linguistically, differently abled diverse communities, including but not limited to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
· Bilingual skill in a language other than English is valued.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s degree
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
· Competitive salary commensurable with experience
· Medical as well as Dental and Vision
· Cafeteria Plans: FSA, Dependent child care plan, qualified transportation plan
· Up to 3% 401k Profit Sharing plan automatic contribution for eligible employees
· 401k Additional 4% match of your contribution from your salary
· Employee Assistance Program Services (EAP)
· Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program for qualifying candidate
· Paid time off (PTO)
· Referral Bonus for Eligible Positions
SALARY RANGE: $60-65K (Based on experience and licensure/certification.)
Interborough is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local law and encourage women, veterans and other minorities to apply.
Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. We believe that DEIB unites every community.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Interborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Brooklyn, NY 11206 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person