Title: Non-Medicaid Care Manager- Position located in Port Jervis

Reports to: Care Coordination Program Manager

Job Objectives:

Provide care management to individuals enrolled in the non-Medicaid Care Management program and help individuals apply for and obtain Medicaid through Medicaid navigation services.

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 relevant training and events.
• Become NYS Insurance Assistor/Navigator to assist clients with Medicaid application process.
• Deliver care coordination services as outlined under non-Medicaid services contract.
• Complete screening tools, care plans and re-assessments on a semiannual basis.
• Complete monthly scorecard data collection information.
• Maintain all client records electronically through Foothold Technology.
• 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:
• In the spirit of teamwork, answer MHA's main office phone as needed.
• Participate in MHA's committees as needed.
• 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 of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• A High School diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred)

OR

• A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC).

Experience:

• Two years' experience providing direct services to persons diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse;

OR

• Linking persons who have been diagnosed with mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse to abroad range of services essential to successfully living in a community setting.
• Bilingual Spanish / English preferred.
• 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 have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment under crisis situations and to abide by regulations regarding confidentiality.
• Valid NYS Driver's License and ability to drive with current driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage. Must also have own vehicle in case agency vehicle is not available.
• Terms of employment/benefits:
• Non-Exempt.
• Forty (40) hours per week.
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick leave according to MHA policy.

Salary Description

$23.00