Case Manager - full-time - 2nd shift -Tues-Sat

Why CMHA? Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) is a private non‑profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Internal mobility and career pathing is a focus at CMHA with many employees growing from individual contributors to leaders. CMHA is looking to hire a Case Manager for our Transitional Youth Program. This position will be located in New Britain, CT 06051. Tuesday - Saturday, 3:30pm - 11:30pm. Compensation The salary range for this position starts at $20 an hour. Position Summary The Case Manager supports clients toward the goal of eventual independent living and supervises client activity and participation in the program while ensuring client safety, comfort and satisfaction. Coordinates care with the client throughout the CMHA system of services. Essential Responsibilities Provides advocacy, support and guidance with contacting external organizations (Social Security, DSS, DCF, DMHAS, etc). Educates clients to utilize emergency and community resources to help meet basic needs. Works with clients to teach life skills necessary to live independently in the community. This includes assisting with finances and entitlements, supporting the development of activities of daily living, nutrition, housing maintenance and repair, and prompting to encourage task completion. Collaborates and integrates with other CMHA teams to ensure all services provided to client are communicated with clients whole treatment team. Assures timely documentation is maintained in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures, including but not limited to progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, program orientation, and consent to treat, activity logs, and monthly targeted case management notes. Maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA and funder. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field preferred or equivalent experience. Must have valid driver’s license. Will become certified in MANDT, First Aid, and CPR. Participate in training courses on an annual basis, as assigned. Preferred Qualifications Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook. Experience in or willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages. 403(b)-retirement savings plan with CMHA matching after 1 year of service. 11 observed holidays. 3 wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend. 2 CMHA/Personal days to use throughout the calendar year. Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service. Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) *must be approved annually. Company paid Life Insurance and Long‑Term Disability. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff as well as members of their household. Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships. Free ongoing professional development opportunities and continuous access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs), featuring comprehensive training in Evidence‑Based Practices, such as EMDR, DBT, and CBT. Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment. Free employee subscriptions to the calm app. Annual Company Picnic. CMHA-sponsored Loan Reimbursement Program and Scholarship Program. Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and their family members access to: Student loan consolidation and refinancing. Loan payoff projection dashboard. Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone. College cost calculator. College financial planning. 3 NHSC‑approved sites for federal student loan repayment. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Enhancement for eligible employees' access to: Automated Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) form management for past and present employers. Automated reminders for annual (PSLF) recertifications to help you stay on track. Resources and ongoing communications that make PSLF understandable. The opportunity to receive the national average of $72,000.00 in forgiveness. Equal Opportunity Employment Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer except in the case of a bon fide occupation qualification or as otherwise permitted or required by law, does not discriminate of the basis of race, color, age, disability, sec, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical condition including by not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familiar status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Mental Health Affiliates