Behavioral Health Case Manager

Santo Domingo Tribe • Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa, NM

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About The Position

The Kewa Family Wellness Center Case Manager (CPSW Credentialed) will engage in a wide range of activities including client intake & orientation, intensive case management, group facilitation, advocacy, motivational interviewing, linkage to appropriate resources, community and relationship building, skill building, mentoring, goal setting, and more to empower clients and promote optimal functioning within the community. The KFWC Case Manager, under supervision, are responsible for promoting a supportive-oriented system of care, providing support for staff and clients during crises, and serving as a mentor/role model demonstrating competency in recovery, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies.
Per New Mexico State Certified Peer Support Worker Credentialing Standards, CPSW's must have had history of mental health illness and/or addiction and is currently experiencing full recovery. CPSW's must have no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma and MUST hold a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW) State Credential.
• Knowledge of clinical substances use disorder modalities, theories, philosophies, and treatment outcomes.
• Knowledgeable in the area of trauma informed care and crises intervention.
• General knowledge and experience in higher level case management.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Xcel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of local and regional resources
• Previous experience working with Native American communities preferred; must be sensitive to tribal customs and traditions and work with a diverse clientele.
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills that will enable you to work with high-risk clientele and families and to focus the efforts on client's well-being and to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo's goals and objectives.
• Work irregular hours including after-hours weekends, holidays, and on-call.
• Must be energetic, creative, and able to work as part of a community resource team and be culturally competent and responsive.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check and new hire drug screen.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with ability to meet Santo Domingo Pueblo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with Native American communities preferred
• Conversational or Fluent Keres Language Preferred
• Associates Arts / bachelor's degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• client intake & orientation
• intensive case management
• group facilitation
• advocacy
• motivational interviewing
• linkage to appropriate resources
• community and relationship building
• skill building
• mentoring
• goal setting
• empower clients and promote optimal functioning within the community
• promoting a supportive-oriented system of care
• providing support for staff and clients during crises
• serving as a mentor/role model demonstrating competency in recovery, effective coping skills, and self-help strategies

Benefits

• generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year
• Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision
• Competitive 401k retirement plan
• amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED