Assisted Outpatient Treatment Case Manager (AOT)

Description Title: Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Care Manager - Position located in Middletown (in person) Reports to: Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Supervisor Job Objectives Provide AOT Health Home Plus Care Management to individuals participating in the Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program, living with serious mental health disorders, as they transition back into the community from the NYS Correctional System, NYS Psychiatric Hospital System or other settings. Perform duties while actively promoting an environment consistent with MHA’s Cultural Equity Policy and WELCOME Orange. Responsibilities Attend bi-weekly Care Coordination team meetings. Attend trainings and meetings relevant to AOT Care Management. Assist clients in becoming effectively and actively engaged in managing their healthcare to improve individual health outcomes while reducing avoidable hospitalizations and emergency department utilization. Conduct four monthly in-person visits with clients in the community. Complete New York State Community Mental Health (CMH) assessments and reassessments. Provide leadership and support by facilitating and leading multidisciplinary teams of medical, mental health, chemical dependency treatment providers, courts/legal entities, social workers, nurses, and representatives of the Local Government Unit (LGU) as directed by the county AOT Coordinator and other care providers, to ensure enrollees receive services as indicated in the enrollee’s single plan of care. Submit monthly billing and weekly case reports for caseload. Complete Care Plans, weekly status reports, and other monthly data collection information. Attend monthly Orange County AOT/Forensic Care Management meetings. Provide 24-hour on-call services when scheduled. Maintain all client records electronically through Foothold Technology and CAIRS Electronic Record Keeping. Maintain all client files according to program policies and procedures. Establish and maintain linkage with appropriate community agencies and service providers. Represent MHA at meetings as necessary. Other Duties Participate in MHA’s committees as needed. The duties outlined above are intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list; other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Terms of employment/benefits: Non-Exempt. Forty (40) hours per week. Requirements Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree in child and family studies, community mental health, counseling, education, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, recreation, rehabilitation, social work, sociology, or speech and hearing. NYS licensure and current registration as a Registered Nurse and a bachelor’s degree. A bachelor’s level education or higher with five years of experience working directly with people with behavioral health diagnoses. A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Experience Two years of experience (a Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year’s experience). Either of the following: providing direct services to people diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse; or linking persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse to a broad range of services essential to successful living in a community setting. Bilingual Spanish / English plus. Effective written and oral communication skills. Experience with Health Homes highly preferred. Knowledge of Medicaid procedures highly preferred. Experience with Electronic Health Record Program(s) required. Experience working with Excel and Microsoft Word preferred. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision. Must be organized, self-motivated and can coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to exercise sound judgment under crisis situations and to abide by regulations regarding confidentiality. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, personally owned vehicle. Benefits Competitive compensation rates 1 hour paid lunch for full-time employees 4 Wellness Days annually for full-time employees 14 paid holidays which include 1 floating holiday 403(b) plan with discretionary matching Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account, dependent care, life insurance, supplemental insurance for medical expenses Numerous opportunities for staff development and career growth Diverse employment opportunities; licensed clinicians and bilingual staff particularly sought. 24/7 services allow numerous shifts Salary $23.00 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Mental Health Association in Orange County NY