Position is eligible for a $1250 sign on bonus!

Great opportunity to assist people with their health needs and more!
Are you a Credentialed Alcoholism Substance Abuse Counselor? CASAC with 2 years of human services encouraged to apply!

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Responsibilities:*
Work with consumers in assessing health goals and implementing a Plan of Care.
Complete HARP (Health and Recovery Plan) assessments in order to link members to specialized community-based services.
Assist members in addressing barriers to healthcare by providing health literacy education and addressing social determinants of health.
Assist high-risk members in managing chronic behavioral health, medical and substance abuse conditions.
Link consumers to health and community resources.
Work collaboratively with health providers and other community service providers to promote primary and preventative care.
Assist consumers in reducing or eliminating the need for hospital/ER usage.
Manage all aspects of consumers electronic health records.
Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

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Requirements:*
Bachelor's degree in any field with a minimum of three years' experience in human services. OR Master's degree in human services and minimum one-year experience working within the field. Or CASAC and two years of human services experience. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Prior experience with Medicaid delivery system preferred but not required. Must have reliable transportation. Valid and current New York State Driver License. Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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Benefits:*
Generous time off benefits including 13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year); and 56 hours of NYS Sick Leave; and 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays; as well as major medical leave. Medical/dental/vision/life insurance, and 403b contributions after one year. Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place. Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

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 health issues

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Unity House of Troy

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