Case Manager-BH - Wilson Children BH

Clinica Sierra Vista•Bakersfield, CA

7d•$24 - $31

About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a BH Case Manager to join their team. This role is responsible for coordinating resources and services for clients, providing case management, assisting with the development and delivery of services to mentally ill individuals, participating in counseling programs, advocating for clients, and maintaining relationships with community groups. The position emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach and a commitment to mental health care with dignity for all. The Case Manager will assist clients in completing releases of information, advocate for clients facing service delivery issues, perform crisis intervention counseling, and manage an assigned caseload. They will also visit clients in their homes and communities, maintain accurate records, prepare public presentations, develop community resources, serve as a liaison with other agencies, develop support and educational groups, and potentially translate for specific sessions.

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or university, with a major in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Behavioral Science, Social Work or related field.
A clean drug screen confirmation.
Pass DMV background check.
Culturally competent and demonstrate ability to engage with patients of the multi-cultural backgrounds, nationalities, origins and diverse sexual preferences.

Responsibilities

Assisting the client to complete appropriate releases of information important to client compliance with individual plans of care.
Advocating for clients when there is a problem in the service delivery system.
Assisting clients in identifying and correcting situations that contribute to mental health problems; performs crisis intervention counseling at a level not requiring licensure; and assist clinicians in planning the range of care needed to meet clients’ needs.
Maintaining assigned caseload and client contacts as required by contract requirements and/or program protocols.
Visiting clients regularly in their homes and in the community to assess their home situations, deliver services, and determine if other services are required.
Keeping accurate, up-to-date records on clients served in accordance with system standards.
Preparing and delivering oral presentations to the public regarding Clinica Sierra Vista’s mental health services program.
Working with other staff to develop community resources.
Serving as liaison with other community agencies and schools.
Developing and implementing support and educational groups.
Being available to translate for specific sessions, if qualified.