Care Manager, Sayville Project

Job Description - Care Manager, Sayville Project (Job #2201317)

Bachelor's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Human Services or a related discipline and two (2) years of relevant human services, healthcare or care management experience
, or Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Social Work or a related discipline and one (1) year of relevant work or field work experience
. Candidates must use their own vehicle for fieldwork and client appointments and possess a valid New York State driver’s license with a clean motor‑vehicle record. (Out-of-State Applicants, see “Special Notes”).

Care management experience with adults with chronic physical or behavioral health conditions; knowledge of the public health/mental health system, health and community resources, social service programs, public entitlements, and advocacy.

The Care Manager provides field-based care‑management services to adult persons with psychiatric disabilities and other chronic physical and behavioral health conditions who live in Suffolk County. The role supports clients in setting and achieving recovery and life goals and accessing necessary resources such as housing, medical and mental health care, legal rights, entitlements, vocational and educational support, and more.

• Provide coordinated care‑management services in accordance with agency, NYS OMH, NYS DOH, Health Home, Suffolk County DMH and Medicaid guidelines and regulations.
• Perform Health Home services and support clients in individual and group formats to improve health outcomes and independent control.
• Complete required client and program record‑keeping and documentation per NYS DOH Health Home Initiative and related policies.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of client rights, entitlements, community and health resources, and referral procedures; practice in an advocacy/empowerment framework.
• Participate in outreach to potential and former clients, provide health education, and lead community‑based programs and advocacy projects.
• Attend mandatory training, meetings, and web‑based activities; engage in professional reflection and provide support to staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the agency Director, especially those required for the Medicaid Health Home Initiative conversion.

This is a full‑time, FLSA non‑exempt position. It is located in Bohemia, NY.

$51,261 base salary + $4,000 location pay = $55,261 total compensation. The location pay is $4,000 annual and is paid biweekly.

Out‑of‑State Applicants must provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract within five business days of a conditional offer and obtain a NYS driver’s license within 30 days of acceptance of offer.

Essential position:
May be required to report to work or remain at work during emergencies or limited operations.

No visa sponsorship will be offered.

Temporary positions are renewed annually upon contract renewal.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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