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Family Link Program

Vibrant Emotional Health is a nonprofit organization with local roots and a national reach that for over 50 years has been leading the way in mental health with a three-part mission of service, advocacy, and education.

Every year the agency reaches over one million people nationally with mental and behavioral health challenges through high-quality innovative programs.

We provide state-of-the-art crisis services through public partnerships with the city, state, and federal government and with corporate entities like Facebook and the NFL.

Title : Case Planner, Family Connections Program

Reports to : Supervisor, Family Link Program

Salary : 50,000.00K

Please apply directly on our website at www.vibrant.org

Job Description : Innovative preventive services program provides home-based therapeutic case management and advocacy services to keep children in at-risk families safe and keep families together.

The program entails therapeutic services from a Family Connections Evidence-Based Framework; including ongoing assessment of children’s safety and families’ needs, formulation of service plans and treatment strategies, participation in Family Team Conferences, and documentation of progress and outcomes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Case Planner will comply with NYC Children’s Services Standards and Indicators for Purchased Preventive Services and duties outlined in Program Manual.
• Case Planner will provide clinical services, which are provided primarily at families’ homes (can be in the office at times), on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, from a strengths-based, family-focus perspective, utilizing the Family Connections Evidence-Based Framework
• Case Planner will work with up to 12 enrolled (or pending enrollment) families and provide coverage during extensive co-worker absences or vacations and higher caseload as needed in times of crisis / staff shortages.
• Case Planner will work with Family Advocate to ensure positive communication and cooperative work.
• Case Planner will provide community outreach.
• Case Planner will work with families to assess needs and complete documentation such as psychosocial summaries, SMART Goals, service plans, and other assessments as needed to support families in change-focused interventions.
• Case Planner will attend and participate in Family Team Conferences.
• Case Planner attends weekly supervisory sessions, weekly group supervisions, and other required programmatic and agency meetings
• Case Planner will escort children and families to appointments when necessary.
• Case Planner undertakes activities, i.e., advocacy and referral to services needed, including but not limited to drug and alcohol rehabilitation, mental health services, health services, education, daycare, housing, vocational guidance, employment, and financial entitlements.
• Case Planner is to obtain medical, immunization, and educational records for all children on caseload on a yearly basis, and more frequently when required.
• Case Planner must work flexible hours when required.
• Case Planner must complete required documentation in a timely manner utilizing the computer, such as progress notes in Connections and contacts in PROMIS.
• Case Planner must conduct home and field visits per the standards of the program.
• Case Planner must attend a minimum of 42 hours of required and job-related in-service training sessions annually.
• Case Planner is to maintain documentation in an orderly and complete manner.
• Case Planner is to produce paperwork and reports as required for city, state, and agency accountability in a timely and specified manner.
• Case Planner will serve as a liaison with community resources.
• Case Planner is to perform intake and case management functions, including crisis response services, as required.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required,
• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling preferred.
• LMSW or LMHC preferred. Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or marital status.

Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.

We are pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Registered Nurse (Geriatric Act Team)

Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health’s groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years.

Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.

This position is eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus (Salary $81K)

Due to the in-person nature of this position, Vibrant requires you be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 to be considered for this role.

Position Summary :

Assess, plan and evaluate the health and care of older adults with serious mental illness in community settings. Responsible for performing the duties of a Registered Nurse, including completing health assessments, blood drawing, administering medications including injections, etc.

Coordinate services with other health professionals. The position also requires strong writing and computer skills to ensure compliance with funding and Medicaid requirements.

Position requires working in the field.

Title : Registered Nurse Full Time (Monday - Friday - 9am to 5pm)

Reports to : Psychiatrist / Team Leader

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Perform standard health assessments of all individuals admitted to the program.
• Perform blood drawings, take urine samples, and administer medications.
• Facilitate medication management and health management.
• Maintain up-to-date charting and other documentation as required.
• Provide crisis intervention, including emergency hospital admission support
• Actively participate in team meetings.
• Implement medication management procedures to enable consumers to become independent.
• Coordinate medical / medication services with external providers including clinics, doctors, pharmacies, etc.
• Requires some evening / weekend hours and 24 / 7 on call availability.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be a graduate of an Accredited School for Nursing with NYSED license.
• Certification in Geriatric nursing, preferred.
• 2 + experience working with older adults with serious mental illness preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Bilingual / bicultural a plus.
• Excellent comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental income insurance, pre-tax transit / parking, pre-tax FSA for medical and dependent care, and 401K available.

4 weeks’ vacation, plum benefits, tuition reimbursement, etc.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

Vibrant will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Vibrant Emotional Health is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, caregiver status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.