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Sign-On Bonus: $1,250

The Critical Time Intervention (CTI) model is a time-limited, evidence-based care management approach focused on ensuring continuity of care for individuals with serious mental illness during critical transitions from inpatient settings back into the community.

This position is part of a unique collaborative project between Unity House of Troy in Rensselaer County and Mohawk Opportunities in Schenectady County. The CTI Care Manager will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, person-centered support to participants during pivotal moments in their lives.

The Care Manager will engage participants in individualized care planning, connect them to community resources, support skill development, provide crisis case management, and assist with building sustainable support systems.

Responsibilities

+ Provide care management services to CTI participants across both Rensselaer and Schenectady Counties

+ Complete person-centered care plans in collaboration with participants

+ Develop and coordinate linkages to community-based resources

+ Assist individuals in navigating complex service systems

+ Provide a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive services

+ Develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners

+ Complete required documentation and administrative tasks accurately and in a timely manner

+ Promote participant wellness, recovery, and self-management

+ Foster a culture of inclusion and belonging

Requirements

+ Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred

+ Experience working with individuals living with mental illness, substance use disorders, or other disabilities preferred

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based systems

+ Prior experience with the Medicaid delivery system preferred but not required

+ Valid, clean New York State driver’s license required

+ Reliable transportation required

+ Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Benefits :

+ 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

+ 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

+ 12 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays

+ Major medical leave

+ Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

+ 403b company contributions begin after one year of employment

+ 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place

+ Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve.

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Join us in making life better for people living with mental illness.