Position is eligible for a $1250 sign on bonus!

CTI is a time limited, evidence-based care management approach focused on continuity of care for individuals with severe mental illness during times of transition from an in-patient setting back into the community. The CTI care manager will be a part of a unique project that partners Unity of House of Troy in Rensselaer County and Mohawk Opportunities in Schenectady County together to provide a multi-disciplinary team approach to supporting participants. The care manager will provide person-centered care planning, linkages to community resources, engage in skill building, offer crisis case management, and work on support development during critical time’s in participants lives.

Responsibilities:

Provide care management services to individuals across both Rensselaer County and Schenectady County CTI participants.

Complete person-centered care planning.

Create linkages to community resources collaborate with those resources.

Assist individuals in navigating complex systems.

Provide a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.

Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.

Complete required paperwork and administrative tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

Promote overall wellness and self-management.

Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Requirements:

Minimum of Associates Degree and experience working with individuals living with mental illness, substance abuse or other disabilities preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office and other web-based programs. Prior experience with Medicaid delivery system preferred but not required. Valid and clean New York State Driver License. Must have reliable transportation. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits :

• Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

• 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

• 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

• Major medical leave

• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

• 403b (you can contribute right away) company contributions begin after one year of employment

• Student Loan forgiveness program.

• 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place.

• Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts

  Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

  As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

  Join us in making life better for people living with mental illness.