Responsibilities
Conducts assessments and develops client/member centered plans of care. Provides coordination of services between the varying providers for clients / members with complex psychiatric, substance use, and/or co-morbid medical conditions. Ensures access and linkage to the full array of necessary physical and behavioral health services and other community based services to address social determinants of health. Coordinates effective communication between all providers for the ultimate benefit of the client/member. Works under general direction. Licensure: Valid NYS ID or NYS driver's license required. NYS Community Mental Health Assessment instrument and HCBS training completion preferred. FOR RCA-SDE programs: Must complete necessary training to administer NYS Eligibility Assessment for HCBS service in the UAS system within 60 days of start date. Education: Bachelor's degree in a human services or related field required. Enrollment/attendance in Master's degree program in human services or related field preferred. Experience: Minimum of two years of experience providing direct services to clients/members with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and/or chronic medical conditions client required with a Bachelor's degree; minimum of one year of experience with a Master's degree. Effective oral/written/interpersonal communication skills required. Bilingual skills may be required as determined by operational needs. Basic computer skills required.