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MENTAL HEALTH CARE MANAGER

Are you a mental health professional looking to work with adults with mental health diagnoses who are navigating living independently in the community, and the challenges that come along with that? Do you want to join an organization with a great reputation for person-centered care management, competitive pay and benefits, and supportive colleagues and managers? JF&CS is seeking a Mental Health Care Manager to provide high quality, compassionate care to clients, founded on the empowerment model of service. The professional in this role has an opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of individuals with mental health challenges and their families.

Through building a rapport with their clients and providing ongoing case management and care coordination, the Mental Health Care Manager helps their clients in many ways: exploring housing options; applying for, maintaining, and understanding their benefits and insurance; learning about and accessing new programs and resources; providing coaching and counseling around independent living skills; and communicating and coordinating effectively with family members and other care providers.

The Mental Health Care Manager role is both highly independent and collaborative. The workday includes:

Evaluating the strengths and needs of adults living with mental health challenges
One-on-one meetings with clients – both in the community and virtually
Educating clients and their families about options and resources
Creating and managing client-centered plans of care and adapting plans as needed
Facilitating client and family/care team meetings and relationships
Building relationships with community service providers, mental health professionals and other stakeholders
Documenting care plans and care management
Advocating for and maintaining appropriate ongoing services and benefits.

This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position. Schedule may be flexible and is a hybrid work environment between community visits, the Waltham office, and remote work.

ABOUT YOU

Ideal candidates for the role of Mental Health Care Manager bring a mix of clinical expertise, understanding, and flexibility to meet the needs of clients no matter their life circumstances.

A successful candidate is:

Keenly aware of the cognitive, physical, mental, and emotional capacities of adults with mental health diagnoses
Flexible and able to manage both ongoing care processes and unexpected challenges
Deeply familiar with community resources, entitlements, and health insurance options and requirements
An empathic listener that can create trusting relationships with clients and families.
An excellent team member and enthusiastic about a collaborative professional environment
A leader who can communicate effectively with clients, family members, other professionals and members of the care team.

Requirements include:

Degree in a social work or related discipline, plus 2+ years’ professional experience working with adults with mental health diagnoses in a community or medical setting preferred; or 5+ years relevant experience.
A valid driver's license and a reliable, insured vehicle.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Outlook

THE BENEFITS

From generous paid time off to competitive pay and industry-leading insurance coverage, JF&CS supports employees with generous benefits. The salary range for this position is $58,000-$63,000.

LICSW supervision towards social work licensure; access to free and low-cost CEUs
Paid time off includes ample sick time and 22 days of vacation, in addition to national and some Jewish holidays.
Immediate eligibility for medical insurance, dental, vision, retirement plan; no waiting period

ABOUT JF&CS

For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of ALL faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promoting from within.

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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Benefits

Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision