Case Manager

F/T SOR Case Manager; Brentwood, NY, US

Salary range: $22 - $25

As one of the leading providers in behavioral health services, Outreach offers an exciting, high-energy, rewarding work environment. We are seeking an experienced and extremely motivated Case Manager to work in our Outpatient Program focused on State Opioid Response (SOR) addresses the opioid crisis by increasing access to MAT; reducing unmet treatment need; and reducing opioid overdose-related deaths. If you are passionate about empowering communities, enjoy working in high-paced environments, and then this might be a great match for you!

What You Will Do:

• 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 with 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.

Outreach provides an extensive array of benefits. We currently offer comprehensive:

• Medical (no deductible or co-pay through non-stop benefits), Dental/ Vision & Group Life Insurance through CIGNA.
• Voluntary benefits through AFLAC.
• ER Pension contribution, Voluntary TDA 403B contribution
• Direct Deposit (as early as 2 days access with TD Bank account); & Bethpage Federal Credit Union
• Health & Wellness program
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent care) & Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• OTI Training – Scholarships and Grants (CASAC program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, or the New York State Licensed Social Worker Loan Forgiveness (LSWLF) Program. Outreach's NYC outpatient programs are also approved for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Substance Use Disorder Loan Repayment program, for eligible clinicians.

Who You Are:

• CASAC-T, CASAC preferred
• Will consider CASAC-T eligible with relevant substance abuse treatment and case management experience
• Experience working with clients with substance use/mental health disorders
• Experience providing case management and crisis intervention services required
• Experience providing group counseling services
• Experience providing advocacy for clients
• Clean and valid NYS driver's license required
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

Our employees are the reason Outreach ranks among the most respected health and human services providers in New York City and Long Island. In fact, we have been named one of the "Best Companies to Work for in New York" a total of nine times since 2010. Outreach embraces diversity and promotes a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated and respected.