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Care Manager - Mental Health Urgent Care

Provide case management and support services to adults seeking mental health support in an alternative setting to the Emergency Department. This position offers a combination of administrative responsibilities and direct service. Great opportunity to support individuals in a community-based setting.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct services and support to clients; determines quality interventions, maximizing resources and fostering the clients' independence
• Care coordination, including communication with internal and external providers and professionals in other disciplines; schedule and attend team meetings
• Completes referrals to other services, community resources and different levels of care
• Establishes relationships and partnerships with local resources
• Completes agency and program documentation and reporting
• Participates in staff meetings, group and individual supervision, case staffing, training and other program administration
• Assist clients with crisis prevention, de-escalation and conflict management

Requirements:

• A combination of education and relevant experience
• Valid driver's License and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:

• Full time (37.5 hours)
  • Schedule: 10:00am - 6pm
• Non-Exempt
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Hourly rate starting at $23.45
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy, for both internal and external applicants.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.

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