Mental health occupational therapy jobs in United States - Page 3

Job Description Who We Are: CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive. We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today. Program Description Health Home Plus (HH+) is an intensive Health Home Care Management (HHCM) service established for defined populations with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) who are enrolled in a Health Home (HH) serving adults. Position: Project Coordinator Reports To: Program Manager Location: 2244 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226 with hybrid schedule available What The Project Coordinator Does: The person filling this position is responsible for: aiding qualified individuals who require social service assistance. This includes interviewing and evaluating clients, formulating service plans and goals, in order to aid clients in meeting their Mental Health and Medical needs. This should be done through the use of appropriate community resources/referrals. Field work is mandatory, each client must be seen a minimum of 2 times per month or as needed, specific to client need. Project Coordinators are expected to provide intensive case management services to select populations (as defined by the New York State Department of Health) who also have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and are enrolled in a Health Home (HH) serving adults. Case Management services are provided for a period of up to 1 year, possibly longer, dependent on client need. • Carry and maintain a caseload of up to 20 clients, providing assessments, developing care plans, provide service referral/navigation, and crisis intervention, as needed., • Comply with any and all Federal, State, City and CAMBA security and privacy polices intended to protect the security and privacy of individually identifiable health information., • Conduct required field work. All clients must be seen, in-person, a minimum of two times per month. Additional visits may be required depending on client need., • They would also require two additional telephonic calls, for a total of 4 encounters per month., • Work with clients to break through barriers to client goals and to assist clients in advocating for themselves and in moving toward self-sufficiency., • Recommend and implement strategies to persuade clients to participate more fully in this process., • Monitor clients’ progress toward their service plans goals via regularly scheduled telephone contact and/or face-to-face home and office visits, and document via service plan outcomes and detailed progress notes (i.e. time of service, type of service, etc.), • Act as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, entitlements, etc., • Escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.), • Follow-up with clients for a period of time after successful completion of their primary goals to assure client stability., • As necessary reach out and market the program to the community in order to recruit clients., • As needed prescreen clients over the telephone for eligibility and may schedule appointments for possible enrollment., • Assist clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements and may process applications on clients’ behalf as needed., • Other duties as assigned. Education, Licenses and/or Certifications Required: • A Master’s degree in one of the qualifying fields and one (1) year of Experience; OR, • A Bachelor’s degree in one of the qualifying fields and two (2) years of Experience; OR, • A Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) and two (2) years of Experience; Minimum Experiences and Skills Required: • Providing direct services to people with Serious Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, alcoholism or substance abuse, and/or children with SED; OR, • Linking individuals with Serious Mental Illness, children with SED, developmental disabilities, and/or alcoholism or substance abuse to a broad range of services essential to successful living in a community setting (e.g. medical, psychiatric, social, educational, legal, housing and financial services)., • Strong communication skills are required, as you must be able to effectively communicate with resistant or difficult clients., • Candidates will also be expected to conduct care conferences with medical providers from different specialties., • Strong written skills are required., • Time management is essential, candidates are expected to handle competing priorities in a timely fashion. Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) Benefits: CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays. CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation. Powered by JazzHR w0Pt3d2MXK

Job Description POSITION TITLE: Psychiatrist DIVISION: Services FLSA: Exempt REPORTS TO: Program Director LOCATION: Sackett (Brooklyn) & Bronx (Bruckner) SALARY: $150,000 - $175,000 Annual POSITION SUMMARY: In collaboration with the program director and social services team, provides clinical and medical services for the agency to ensure that optimal quality services are rendered to all clients in a manner consistent with current medical practices and in compliance with all regulatory agencies. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine is required. POSITION FUNCTIONS: • Demonstrate and practice cultural competence and sophistication in delivering health care to residents of a 200-bed men’s shelter, • Prepare psychiatric reports as needed including but not limited to mental status exams and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations., • Provide short-term or time sensitive treatment compatible with the shelter stay, • Review client’s assessment evaluation to determine the progress, effectiveness, and appropriateness of treatment services offered., • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the needs of the clients served and develop treatment plans, • Attend in-service training sessions and staff meetings required by shelter for continued growth and development., • Assist and implement wellness and trauma informed practices., • Liaise with hospital admission staff to advocate for and coordinate admission of clients whose symptoms may create a danger for themselves or others, • Licensed in New York State, • Experience in implementing at least one type of evidence-based treatment (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), • Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register and fingerprinting as required by the program., • Prior experience working with the homeless population served, preferably within a shelter setting Westhab is a prominent community development organization, providing housing and supportive services for more than 10,000 of the most vulnerable members of our community each year. We are staffed by an extraordinary group of hard working professionals that are fully committed to our mission - Building Communities. Changing Lives. Working at Westhab is not easy. Our expectations for all staff are high. We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. If you want to apply for this opportunity, it should only be because you feel ready for the challenges and expectations that come with joining this kind of team. (EOE) OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA): The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ensures safe and healthful working conditions to workers by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance. Westhab complies with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in addition to keeping our workplaces free of serious recognized hazards. Powered by JazzHR uqY7hhG7Nq