Care Manager - Abound NY

Job description: The Intake Specialist/ Parent Educator serves as the first point of contact for clients, patients, or customers seeking services. This role is responsible for gathering initial information, verifying eligibility, completing documentation, and ensuring a smooth transition into the appropriate mental health services or programs. The ideal candidate is organized, empathetic, and detail-oriented, with strong communication and data entry skills. Mental Health Navigator Responsibilities: ▪ Conduct initial sales pitches to warm leads, engaging families and organizations to introduce them to our services. ▪ Manage high call volumes and provide clear, compassionate communication. ▪ Educate families on available mental health programs and services, providing clear information about treatment options, eligibility criteria, and program processes to ensure informed decision-making and improved access to appropriate care. ▪ Stay informed about each mental health program we provide, including services like one-on-one services and skill-building services, to guide families in accessing the appropriate support for their child’s needs. ▪ Enroll patients in our programs, ensuring a smooth and efficient onboarding process. ▪ Communicate effectively with both external clients (Patients, families) and internal departments (HR, coordination teams). ▪ Maintain accurate records of all intake-related activities. ▪ Taking initiative on tasks with a determination to follow up and achieve sales goals. ▪ Ability to take initiative and demonstrate responsibility in managing tasks. ▪ Navigate time-sensitive situations and multiple priorities under pressure. Ideal Qualifications: ● Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. ● Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment. ● Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy in handling paperwork. ● Prior experience in customer service or administrative roles is a must. ● Empathetic and professional when interacting with families.

Lighthouse is seeking caring and motivated Behavior Technicians to provide one-on-one ABA therapy under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). You will work directly with children and their families, helping them reach meaningful milestones and improve overall quality of life. Responsibilities include: • Implement ABA strategies under BCBA guidance, • Provide 1:1 therapy based on individualized treatment plans, • Teach and reinforce communication, social and daily living skills, • Build positive relationships with clients and families, • Collect data and track progress, • Collaborate with BCBAs and team members, • Maintain accurate session documentation Our ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with children with autism and the special needs community. They are motivated to make a difference and are interested in learning more about the field of ABA.

The Paraprofessional - Research Assistant, will be working within a Muti-disciplinary Team to assist his or her assigned student in all aspects of the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) throughout each day. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory (in a wheelchair), and as such, this position plays an important part of the student’s day by supporting the student throughout academic and therapy sessions, ensuring the student is repositioned and transferred safely throughout the day, and assisting the student with all aspects of self-care. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned student. Successful attributes include a background in neuroscience, psychology, social work, nursing, or pre-medicine, a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results. Responsibilities • Works under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Special Education and Associate Paraprofessional Special Education Director., • Working closely with and under the supervision of their student’s Multi-disciplinary Team (special education teacher, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language therapist, nursing, and medical staff, and/or vision education, hearing educa, • Working to support their student inside and outside the classroom in order to enable the student to fully participate in activities, as well as provide support in daily academic and related service sessions., • Attend to the students emotional, physical, and personal needs. This includes toileting, feeding, transferring, and supporting with student equipment, etc.,, • Assist student during Aquatic Therapy. You are expected to get into the water with your student – be comfortable entering and standing in 3 feet of water., • Working with the student’s Multi-disciplinary Team to collect and analyze data for the student toward their IEP goals and benchmarks as well as other health related data analysis., • Participate in group meetings and internal seminars., • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Multi-disciplinary Team., • Motivation to learn new skills and knowledge., • Possess sound judgment with a collaborative style that fosters teamwork and cooperation from the immediate team to the broader institute., • Assist in the organization and maintenance of equipment and supplies., • Required to check and answer emails in a timely manner., • Assist in providing instructional activities during the student’s free time with the guidance of the classroom teacher/teacher’s assistant. Actively participating in progress monitoring data collection under the supervision of the teacher., • Assist students during doctor office visits, field trips, and telehealth services., • Helps prepare and organize instructional materials, • Must be able to lift (at least 50lbs.), transfer, and support students during their related service sessions. Research Innovation Duties • Prepare and submit wellness reports, which include 2 body checks, 2 wheelchair checks, and an overview of the student’s wellness (daily)., • Collaborate with the nurse to submit seizure-like event reports with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student)., • Grand Rounds to include preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (se, • Participation in regular iBRAIN Research meetings on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and others (as scheduled)., • RA/Para will fully understand their student's IEP & have a heightened ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions., • Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training., • Completes designated CITI training modules for the protection of human subjects. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, social work, nursing, pre-medicine, or related field is required., • Must be able to pass ALL of the FREE eLearning Short Courses in Clinical Research from The Global Health Training Centre website, • Must have excellent communication skills., • Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds independently., • Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team., • Intrapersonal skills: Possesses a strong ability to interact with tact and diplomacy. Maintaining appropriate and timely responsiveness in all interactions whether under pressures, deadlines, or changes in priorities is a key asset., • Candidate must have ability to work independently and collaboratively., • Importantly, must have a passion for iBRAIN’s mission and a commitment to exceptional quality., • Fluency in Spanish is a plus., • MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR Benefits • Health insurance, • Dental insurance, • Vision insurance, • Paid time off

I am seeking a personal care assistant for my mom, who is bed-bound and requires assistance with daily activities, including feeding, bathing, dressing, and accompanying her to appointments. Details: Position: Home Health Aide Hours: Part-time (12-16 hours per week) Pay: $30.00 per hour Benefits: Paid time off, holiday pay, and overtime pay We are a kind family and would love to find someone compassionate and reliable. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact me. Thank you

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. You will support doctors and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. The target is to complete all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner. Responsibilities • Interview patients and document basic medical history, • Organize and schedule appointments, • Update and file medical records and insurance reports, • Check with patients and type up patients charts, • Assist during medical examinations, • Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms, • Handle receivable and payable accounts and keep financial records, • Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments Skills • Proven working experience as a medical assistant or medical secretary, • Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures, • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work, • Social perceptiveness and service oriented, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Strong organizational and planning skills, • Proficiency in MS Office and patient management software, • Degree in medical assistance' Job Type: Part-Time Schedule: • 8 hour shift, • Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday Education: • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

The Department of Psychiatry is seeking social workers assigned to work in the Psychiatry FPO at CUIMC. These are full-time, clinical positions that will involve seeing patients in our comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) programs and our intensive outpatient DBT programs, in addition to carrying general cases within the Psychiatry FPO. Our Adolescent and Adult DBT programs each involve multiple levels of outpatient care treating a community of patients and families within a multidisciplinary team of highly motivated and intensively trained clinicians. Within Adolescent DBT, we offer a Linehan Board of Certification™ Certified Comprehensive DBT Program as well as the Intensive Adolescent & Family DBT Program (IAF-DBT), an outpatient afterschool DBT intensive program for teens and their parents/guardians who present with significant emotion dysregulation and high-risk behaviors. Similarly, our Adult DBT Programs include a Linehan Board of Certification™ Certified Comprehensive DBT Program as well as the Accelerated DBT program (ADBT), an intensive outpatient evening DBT program for adults who present with significant emotion dysregulation and high-risk behaviors. The CUIMC Psychiatry FPO sees a mix of managed care and private pay patients, and has a particular focus on serving the Columbia medical center community, among others. We prioritize evidence-based interventions and have an array of specialized programs to best serve our patients. All positions currently allow for hybrid work, with on-site time spent in our Columbus Circle offices in midtown Manhattan. Our faculty serve as part of multi-disciplinary teams with ample opportunities to learn from and consult with colleagues. There are also professional development funds available to faculty to support DBT certification, licensure renewals, as well as obtaining additional training, conference attendance, professional organization members, among other opportunities. Primary responsibilities involve conducting DBT skills groups, diagnostic/intake evaluation, individual, parent and family treatment planning and progress monitoring with patients while utilizing DBT, as well as other empirically supported treatments. • Provider(s) will conduct intake evaluations/diagnostic assessments of patients with psychiatric disorders and psychological distress., • Provider(s) will provide group and individual psychotherapy., • Provider(s) will work closely with a clinical team, including other psychologists/social workers, psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse-practitioners., • Provider(s) will have opportunities to attend case conferences, peer supervision and Grand Rounds at CUMC. Opportunities may exist for clinical supervision and teaching. Qualifications: • Licensed Social Worker (LMSW or LCSW), • New York State license required, • Candidates will be required to obtain a New Jersey license, • Applicants must have demonstrated interest, experience, and training in utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Strong preference will be given to individuals who have completed intensive DBT training and who have previous experience running skills groups. Preferred Qualifications: • Candidates with additional experience in evidence-supported treatment delivery for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance use disorders and/or developmental disorders, and experience, familiarity and comfort working with high-risk patients are desired., • Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well across disciplines and function effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking compassionate individuals to assist children experiencing behavioral outbursts. The position offers flexible morning and night shifts, allowing you to work according to your schedule. This role provides competitive pay, and there is an opportunity to earn more by working with multiple children. Join us to make a positive impact in the lives of children and their families.