Full-time position with benefits. HELP Program- no written exam required DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: A Case Manager II (Community Mental Health) is a more advanced level of case management where the incumbent performs case management activities for the more difficult cases of seriously mentally ill clients. This class differs from that of Case Manager I (Community Mental Health) in that the incumbent works with a caseload of 30-35 difficult clients, under the direct supervision of a qualified mental health professional. Does related work, as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: 1. Possession of a Masters degree from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university in Psychology, Sociology, Social Science, or Human Service or related field; OR: 2. Possession of a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college including 18 credit hours in psychology, sociology, social science, or human services related courses, and one year of F.T. paid experience in a Mental Health setting, or other human service field, working directly with mentally ill individuals; OR: 3. Possession of an Associates degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with a degree in Human Services or related field AND three (3) years of full-time, paid experience in a mental health setting, or other human services field, working directly with mentally ill individuals. NOTE: Part-time, paid experience as defined above will be considered on a prorated basis. NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. You must pay the required evaluation fee. CONTINUED.. CASE MANAGER II (Community Mental Health) (HELP Program) Page 3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION AND CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT: Possession of a valid NYS Drivers license.