Nurse Care Manager - Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team

CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF BROOME COUNTY
Nurse/Care Manager Level 2 – Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team

Salary $62,608-$76,107/yr. (Exempt) FLSA

I.         QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education/Experience

1. 1. NYS Registered Nurse License, BSN preferred
   2. Two years’ professional experience in Mental Health required
   3. Experience with dually diagnosed individuals preferred.

1. Skills

1. 1. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
   2. Ability to instruct staff and individuals in basic health care
   3. Ability to work with the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team
   4. Familiar with community agencies and resources.
   5. Familiar with computer programs and Health Information Technology. (e.g. Word, Excel, EHR)
   6. Ability to legally operate a vehicle in NYS
   7. The ability to climb stairs, bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighting up to 40 lbs.

II.        RESPONSIBLE TO: ACT Team Leader

III .      MAJOR FUNCTIONS

1. Primary Duties

1. 1. Work as part of a Care Coordination team.
   2. Conducts assessments on basic health and medical needs.
   3. Provides ACT Treatment model which includes but is not limited to: Motivational Interviewing (Stages of Change) Dually Diagnosed Treatment, Wellness Management, Family Intervention, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, supportive counseling and case management.
   4. Provide medication education to staff and individuals.
   5. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews.
   6. Identify and advocate for individual rights.
   7. Teach/assist in developing/maintaining ADL skills.
   8. Conduct initial and ongoing assessments.
   9. Monitor routine health care of all individuals.
   10. Provide/arrange for routine and emergency healthcare.
   11. Review all health-related incidents.
   12. Maintain health records according to standards and regulations.
   13. Provide management and administration of medication in conjunction with psychiatrist and/or NPP.
   14. Maintain/coordinate effective and on-going communication with other service providers.
   15. Participate in the development/documentation/review and update of care plan.
   16. Act as linkage to community services.
   17. Coordinate and conduct care planning activities for a designated case load of recipients.
   18. Utilize health information technology and electronic health record to coordinate care and communicate with providers.
   19. Act as medical resource consultant for team members.
   20. Promote health and wellness activities for recipients via individual or group sessions.
   21. Provide crisis intervention services as necessary.
   22. Provide transportation as needed to necessary services.
   23. Promote self-advocacy and personal empowerment.
   24. May be assigned to participate in rotating afterhours/weekend on call coverage.
   25. Establish relationship with all individuals, family members, and advocates.
   26. Provide medically related training to program staff as needed.
   27. Understand and follow all ACT program policies and procedures.
   28. Represent the agency and program in the community and with other service providers.
   29. Participate in and successfully complete all required staff training and development activities.
   30. Regular and substantial contact with individuals receiving services.
   31. Perform other related tasks as directed by supervisor.

In compliance with all applicable government laws, rules, regulations and standards and all Catholic Charities Policies and Procedures the duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the above.

Catholic Charities of Broome County is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity in the workplace and respect the dignity of each individual. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.