About the Role
The Case Manager will manage a high-volume mental health intake process, including scheduling appointments and ensuring clients meet admission criteria. This position is integral to client-therapist matching and caseload management to maintain continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate a high-volume mental health intake process by enforcing no-show policies, and scheduling intake appointments to ensure the efficient onboarding of new clients.
- Provide intake triage and coordination for all virtual intake appointments, ensuring appropriate screening and timely connection.
- Conduct an average of 40 to 45 daily interactions with new clients, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish rapport and guide individuals through the intake process.
- Facilitate client-therapist matching after intake and manage caseload reassignments during therapist transitions, leaves, or departures to ensure continuous, seamless care.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor and Leadership.
Requirements
- Bilingual; fluent in English and Spanish
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a busy work setting
- Strong capability to follow established workflows and effectively multi-task throughout the day
- Attention to detail is essential
- Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients and staff
- Demonstrates the ability to de-escalate, practice self-care, and maintain professionalism while handling emotional or mentally challenging situations
- Strong ability to multi-task and maintain attention to detail in a dynamic work environment
- Works collaboratively within a team and maintains a positive, supportive attitude
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing demands
- Able to perform with versatility and tact in a mental health care setting that requires flexibility and adaptability
- Maintains a positive, friendly, and professional demeanor, with a "can-do" attitude
- Passionate about NYPCC's mission and values, with a commitment to supporting the agency's goals and client care
Skills
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- MS Teams video conferencing
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- In-person
- Telehealth
Experience Level
- One year of experience in a social service or mental health setting preferred
- One year of experience using an EHR system preferred
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Associate Degree in a related field preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Outstanding benefits
- Career growth through our Academy and leadership development programs
About the Company
- One of New York's Most Awarded Mental Health Employers
- 2025 and 2026 Time City & State Top Workplace in New York
- Mental Health America's Platinum Bell Seal recipient for FIVE consecutive years
- Serving 15,000+ clients every month
- 50+ years of transforming lives across New York City
- One of New York's leading community mental health organizations, delivering innovative, compassionate care through both in-person and telehealth services.
- Proudly serve more than 15,000 clients each month while continuing to set the standard for clinical excellence and employee experience.
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture where our employee matters
- The chance to make a lasting impact on thousands of lives every single day
Equal Opportunity
- NYPCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
