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Harlem United

Case Manager

Harlem United, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Harlem United Community AIDS Center, Inc. is a community-based organization in Harlem that provides integrated healthcare, prevention, and housing to people living with HIV/AIDS in Central Harlem and the South Bronx.

Responsibilities

Complete reassessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and other written documentation necessary to maintain good charting practices and provide relevant, up-to-date clinical information for colleagues and other service providers. Submit all other required paperwork in a timely fashion.

Provide community-based cognitive behavioral and assessment-based interventions that utilize harm reduction principles and motivational interviewing techniques. Apply the Stages of Change (transtheoretical) Model to assist clients in evaluating their own needs and goals in order to enhance their motivation to make positive behavioral change.

Conducting home visits with clients once a month, or more, depending on the need.

Participate in weekly rounds with a multidisciplinary team. Provide case presentations on clients to other team members.

Meet with Managing Director/Senior for individual data-driven supervision.

Provide client advocacy in negotiating systems and delivery of services

Provide follow-up care to ensure clients' needs are being addressed.

Participate in agency and departmental meetings, and other internal staff meetings as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Certification High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 years or more of related case management experience required with knowledge of Mental Health and HIV related issues.

Special Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of HIV-related issues

Knowledge of the biophysical aspects of substance abuse, including some familiarity with signs of intoxication, overdose, and withdrawal

Familiarity and comfort with Harm Reduction and Motivational Interviewing Models

Familiarity and comfort working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness

Familiarity with the ACT and/or multidisciplinary team approach to case management services

The ability to develop positive and professional working relationships with a variety of internal and external service providers (e.g., doctors, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, peer counselors)

Computer literacy with regard to the use of email, Word, Outlook, and Excel

Strong time-management skills

Strong organizational skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish/French) is a strong plus

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