Behavioral Health Team Case Manager in Cheektowaga, NY

Salary Range: $21.30 - $24.00/ hour

Endeavor Health Services (formally Mid-Erie Mental Health Services) is hiring a Behavioral Health Team Case Manager to join our team to work with the NFTA. The BHT Case Manager functions as a specialized member of the treatment team and will provide direct service by linking clients to providers of services in the community as determined in the treatment plan, and will work closely with mental health counselors in the role of expediting, advocacy and monitoring to ensure that all services outlined in the client’s treatment and discharge plans are provided.

Other duties include:
- Performs off-site visits to clients in their homes or community settings as indicated and provides own transportation.
- Maintains knowledge of community resources and assists with linkage and advocacy.
- Empowers the client to achieve maximum independence through support and assistance, as appropriate.
- Identifies crisis situations and implements crisis management interventions as needed.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of medication prescribed, and its side effects.
- Comprehensive knowledge of specific disability and working knowledge of other disabilities.
- Participates and contributes to the work of the team in treatment team meetings.
- Works cooperatively within the agency and the community for joint treatment planning and coordinated care.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science and one year providing direct services
- At least 2 years of crisis experience
- Must have valid NYS driver license and reliable transportation

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