PACT Case Manager, Northampton

CSO is looking for a Case Manager to join our PACT team in Greenfield.

Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) is an evidence-based intensive outpatient treatment program designed to assist adults overcome the barriers to their recovery from severe and persistent behavioral health disorders.

This position will provide intensive case management to adults 18 years of age and older needing such support to maintain their independence in the community, or who have been hard to engage in the behavioral health system.

Starting salary: $38,000-$44,000/year

As a PACT Case Manager:

You Will:

• Provide motivational counseling, prompting, and intensive support to consumers during psychiatric crises or periods of transition; monitor and assist clients with personal hygiene and grooming tasks, grocery shopping and meal preparation, and household activities
• Provide education and support with identifying community resources including appropriate mental health, addiction and medical services, and accessing services of choice
• Provide skills training and assistance in areas of daily living activities including basic living and interactive skills, providing "in vivo" skills training, side by side assistance, vocational and pre-vocational support to clients to include identifying interests and strengths and goals, and development of individualized placements. Assist in developing communication and conflict resolution
• Provide assistance with developing and maintaining a "natural support network" of family and friends
• Provide crisis and intervention treatment services as members of mini-treatment team
• Assist, train and support clients in locating and maintaining decent and affordable housing, negotiating leases, and obtaining furniture and other necessary fixtures; facilitate cooperative relationships with landlords and housing authority as indicated
• May provide recovery support services including exploring treatment recovery options with consumers, developing a set of goals and objectives in conjunction with the consumer based on identified needs, providing education and resources, and assisting consumers in accessing treatment and community supports
• Provide transportation for consumers as appropriate, following program guidelines
• Maintain appropriate contacts with family members, others in the "natural helping network," outpatient therapists, and others as necessary to support consumers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health discipline or related field
• Must be able to work flexible schedule which may include evening and weekend work, as required by client needs
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We also seek applicants who embody CSO's values by being:

Positive

• • maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions Respectful- - collaborating and effectively communicating Insightful- - demonstrating self-awareness and effectively priority setting Conscientious- - taking accountability and applying feedback

What We Offer:

Competitive salaries, full health and dental coverage, free CEUs for in-house training, ample paid time off, a 403B retirement savings plan, employee referral bonuses, group rate supplemental insurances, a premier employee assistance program, personal cell phone plan discounts, and a flexible, supportive work environment fostering collaboration.

Our Agency:

Clinical & Support Options, Inc. is a dynamic behavioral health organization serving Western Massachusetts for over 50 years. With offices across Springfield, Northampton, Greenfield, and beyond, we're dedicated to providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Join our team of over 650 multi-disciplinary staff and become part of a collaborative environment where excellence is fostered internally and partnerships are forged externally with community organizations. At CSO, you'll find a flexible and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration and growth. Join us and make a positive impact on thousands of lives in our communities!

CSO was voted a "Healthcare Industry Top Workplace" in 2023, 2024 and 2025. We are the fastest-growing Behavioral Health agency in Western Massachusetts. CSO has consistently received high marks on their internal employee satisfaction survey, noting that over 90% of CSO staff would recommend CSO as a great place to work. We encourage you to check us out!

CSO offers Training in: Trauma Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Skills and more.

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