Case Manager (COAST)

Agency Overview:

United Services, Inc. is a leading non-profit provider of behavioral health and social services in northeastern Connecticut. With over 30 programs, 12 locations, and 250 dedicated professionals, we’re committed to improving the lives of children, adults, and families through compassionate mental health care, prevention, and support services. Our offices are located throughout Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner,” within easy commute of New London, Worcester, and Providence.

Location:

140 North Frontage Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250

Description:

United Services offers an exciting opportunity to work with the COAST (Community Outreach Assistance Support Team) program and is seeking passionate, dedicated case managers to support individuals who need multiple touchpoints throughout the week to remain stable in the community. The right candidate will coordinate care with providers and work closely with individuals on their caseload, collaborating to meet people where they are so their recovery and overall wellness can be strengthened.

As a case manager, you have a unique opportunity to build a therapeutic connection with adults who have been diagnosed with mental health and substance use disorders. When individuals are asked what made the difference in their lives, the most frequent response is that they had someone who believed in them and gave them hope.

Through this work, you can help individuals achieve what everyone deserves: safe and stable housing, access to quality mental health and medical care, meaningful personal relationships, productive activities including employment, and a strong connection to the community in which they live.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with flexibility, no evening or weekends

Minimum Requirements:

Associate’s Degree in relevant human services field plus two years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant human services field.

Salary Range:

• Salary/Hourly Range: $19.00- $21.50  per hour depending on experience
• Bilingual Spanish/English Fluency: $19.96- $22.59 per hour depending on experience

Benefit Package:

• Very generous comprehensive benefit package for medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and their family
• Life, AD & D, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans – 100% employer paid
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid Sick time
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• Professional Development Funds
• 403B Thrift Plan (tax-deferred) with employer contribution and match after one year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage Reimbursement
• United Services is an approved site for the National Health Services Corps loan repayment and scholarship programs

*Benefits will be pro-rated for eligible part-time positions

Work Location: In person

Important Employment Requirement:

All employees of United Services, Inc. are required to receive the influenza (flu) vaccine each year, unless a medical exemption has been submitted and approved by our Medical Director.

 

United Services is an Affirmative Action Employer EEO/M/F/D/V