Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA)
Case Manager - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri
Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA), New Britain, Connecticut, us, 06051
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Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) CMHA is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Position
Case Manager
— Young Adult Assertive Community Treatment program. Location: 29 Russell St., New Britain, CT 06051. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. Position Summary
The Case Manager will be responsible for engaging and linking current or potential homeless clients with mental health or co-occurring disorders to MAT services. Serves as a liaison between CMHA and identified community providers to coordinate various aspects of care, including clinical services, housing support and individualized case management, as needed, to complement current services. Assist clients to ensure stable community living. Essential Responsibilities
Provides advocacy, support and guidance with contacting external organizations (Social Security, DSS, DCF, DMHAS, etc.). Educates clients to utilize emergency and community resources to help meet basic needs. Works with clients to teach life skills necessary to live independently in the community. This includes assisting with finances and entitlements, supporting the development of activities of daily living, nutrition, housing maintenance and repair, and prompting to encourage task completion. Collaborates and integrates with other CMHA teams to ensure all services provided to client are communicated with clients’ whole treatment team. Maintains timely documentation in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures, including progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, program orientation, consent to treat, activity logs, and monthly targeted case management notes. Maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA and funder. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field preferred or equivalent experience. Must have valid driver’s license. Will become certified in MANDT, First Aid, and CPR. Participate in training courses on an annual basis, as assigned. Preferred Qualifications
Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook. Experience in or willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Compensation
Compensation Range:
The salary range for this position starts at $20 an hour. Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages. 403(b) retirement savings plan with CMHA matching after 1 year of service. 11 observed holidays. 3 wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend. 2 CMHA/personal days to use throughout the calendar year. Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service. Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) – must be approved annually. Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff and household. Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships. Free ongoing professional development opportunities and access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment. Free employee subscriptions to the Calm app. Annual Company Picnic. Loan Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs. Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and family members access to: Student loan consolidation and refinancing. Loan payoff projection dashboard. Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone. College cost calculator and planning. 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) enhancements and automated reminders for recertifications where eligible. Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance completing an online application, contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at
Careers@cmhacc.org . Job ID: 394
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Case Manager - full-time - 1st shift - Mon-Fri
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Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. (CMHA) CMHA is a private non-profit treatment provider headquartered in New Britain, with seven locations throughout the city and in Waterbury. We partner with clients and the community to promote recovery from mental illness and substance use, treating more than 7,500 adults and children each year. CMHA is Connecticut’s first fully Joint Commission accredited Behavioral Health Home and is a SAMHSA Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Visit cmhacc.org to learn more. Position
Case Manager
— Young Adult Assertive Community Treatment program. Location: 29 Russell St., New Britain, CT 06051. Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm. Position Summary
The Case Manager will be responsible for engaging and linking current or potential homeless clients with mental health or co-occurring disorders to MAT services. Serves as a liaison between CMHA and identified community providers to coordinate various aspects of care, including clinical services, housing support and individualized case management, as needed, to complement current services. Assist clients to ensure stable community living. Essential Responsibilities
Provides advocacy, support and guidance with contacting external organizations (Social Security, DSS, DCF, DMHAS, etc.). Educates clients to utilize emergency and community resources to help meet basic needs. Works with clients to teach life skills necessary to live independently in the community. This includes assisting with finances and entitlements, supporting the development of activities of daily living, nutrition, housing maintenance and repair, and prompting to encourage task completion. Collaborates and integrates with other CMHA teams to ensure all services provided to client are communicated with clients’ whole treatment team. Maintains timely documentation in accordance with CMHA policies and procedures, including progress notes, treatment plans, authorizations, program orientation, consent to treat, activity logs, and monthly targeted case management notes. Maintains appropriate caseload as determined by CMHA and funder. Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field preferred or equivalent experience. Must have valid driver’s license. Will become certified in MANDT, First Aid, and CPR. Participate in training courses on an annual basis, as assigned. Preferred Qualifications
Beginner to intermediate experience with Microsoft Office products including Word and Outlook. Experience in or willingness to learn how to use an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Compensation
Compensation Range:
The salary range for this position starts at $20 an hour. Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages. 403(b) retirement savings plan with CMHA matching after 1 year of service. 11 observed holidays. 3 wellbeing days off on a Friday throughout the year to extend a long weekend. 2 CMHA/personal days to use throughout the calendar year. Up to 24 days of PTO that increases with years of service. Paid agency closure between Christmas and New Year’s (except 24/7 programs) – must be approved annually. Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering counseling, coaching, and wellness resources for staff and household. Higher education tuition discounts at participating schools through the Alliance’s academic partnerships. Free ongoing professional development opportunities and access to Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Employee discounts for shopping, the New Britain YMCA, travel, and entertainment. Free employee subscriptions to the Calm app. Annual Company Picnic. Loan Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs. Free Student Loan Wellness for eligible employees and family members access to: Student loan consolidation and refinancing. Loan payoff projection dashboard. Coaching and support via chat, email, and phone. College cost calculator and planning. 3 NHSC-approved sites for federal student loan repayment. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) enhancements and automated reminders for recertifications where eligible. Community Mental Health Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance completing an online application, contact CMHA's Human Resources Department at
Careers@cmhacc.org . Job ID: 394
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