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Duties Description As an Intensive Case Manager, your duties will include:

Assessing individuals, developing individual care plans, and determining necessary resources
Advocating for and assisting individuals in accessing and obtaining services
Contacting service providers to determine appropriate placements and referrals
Monitoring individual rehabilitation goals and progress
Providing crisis intervention services

Minimum Qualifications Buffalo Psychiatric Center is recruiting an Intensive Case Manager to provide case management and care coordination services to individuals with mental illness in the community. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply.

Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (NY HELPS) program as an Intensive Case Manager if they have:

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreation or recreation therapy, counseling, community mental health, child and family studies, sociology, or speech and hearing;

AND

4 years of experience providing direct services to individuals, 50% of whom have been diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorder or 4 years of experience linking individuals, 50% of whom have been diagnosed with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorder, to a broad range of services essential to living successfully in a community. 1 of the 4 years must have included working with individuals, 50% of whom have a primary diagnosis of mental illness.

Substitution: Master's degree in a related field can substitute for 1 year of specialized experience.

OR

Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they are reachable on the current Intensive Case Manager eligible list.

OR

Candidates within State Service can be considered for a competitive class appointment if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.

Must have a valid NYS Drivers License.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
Access to tuition assistance programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

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