Join Our Team as a Case Manager (TCM SUD)!
Are you passionate about supporting Behavioral Health & Justice Involved Population and making a real difference in their lives? EAC Network, a leading not-for-profit social service agency dedicated to helping over 79,000 people through 100 impactful programs across Long Island and NYC, is looking for a dedicated full time (Case Manager TCM SUD) to join the Transitional Case Management Substance Use Disorder (TCM SUD) Expansion Program.
Salary: $25-27
Schedule: 3 days in the office and 2 days working in the Suffolk County Correctional facilities. Schedule for days in the Suffolk County Correctional facilities consist of rotating Saturday scheduled with hours of 7:30 AM-3:30 PM and one to two 12PM-8PM shifts within the Correctional facilities per week
Location: Central Islip, NY
Reports to: Program Director
What drives the core purpose of this job:
The Case Manager for the Suffolk Transitional Case Management Substance Use Disorder Expansion Program (TCM SUD) is responsible for providing enhanced transition planning and care management services to persons with substance use disorders who are being released from local correctional facilities who are returning to Suffolk County. The Case Manager will work within the Suffolk County Correctional facilities located in Riverhead and Yaphank.
What are the key Responsibilities:
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Provide services to a target population of incarcerated Suffolk County residents, eighteen (18) years of age and older with a documented substance use disorder (SUD). Services shall be provided both pending and post-release to persons being released from local correctional facilities who are returning to Suffolk County.
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Meet with Suffolk County Correctional Facility's Jail Substance Use Unit staff to identify and accept clients who could benefit from SUD-TCM services.
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Develop integrated reentry service plans and provide a copy of service plans with linkages to post-release services to the Jail Substance Use Unit.
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Assist individuals being released from incarceration in applying for and obtaining all necessary benefits and entitlements; and facilitate the connection of individuals to appropriate aftercare services, housing, vocational/educational services, and related peer support networks in order to reduce the risk of psychiatric relapse leading to re-incarceration or hospitalization.
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Assist individuals with linkage to an OASAS licensed facility and/or a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) provider upon release.
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Work closely with the Suffolk County Department of Social Services to ensure timely activation of Medicaid and other benefits.
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Track the necessary data as required.
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Ensure timely linkages to community care management including Health Home Care Management.
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Maintain complete client records and have available for inspection by Supervision at any time.
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Maintain caseload through ongoing client contact.
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Attend meetings and clinical training.
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Transport or escort clients upon release from incarceration to various appointments.
What key knowledge, skills, and abilities are required to excel in this role:
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Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling or Criminal Justice with at least two years of experience working with the substance use and criminal justice involved population or CASAC.
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Knowledge of available treatment services and the ability to work cooperatively with housing, treatment, and mental health systems.
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Must have access to automobile and possess valid New York State Drivers License.
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Good communication skills, both oral and written.
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Must be proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, and email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
What We Offer
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Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with a 3% match after anniversary, 30 days Paid Time Off in your first year, and 14 Paid holidays.
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Additional Perks: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, PlumBenefits, Verizon wireless discounts.
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At EAC Network, you will find more than just a job – you will find a supportive work environment committed to your well-being and growth. We champion equity, justice, and belonging, fostering a workplace where every voice is valued and empowered. We offer many roles with flexible and hybrid schedules to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, and our generous PTO policy and Summer Fridays ensure you have time to recharge. Our commitment to wellness also earned us the 2023 Silver Healthy Workforce Designation from Cigna. Additionally, EAC employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. At EAC Network, you are part of a team making a difference in our communities across Long Island and New York City, every day.
