Case Manager-BH - Delano Adult BH

Clinica Sierra Vista•Delano, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a dedicated Case Manager-BH to join their team. This role is crucial in coordinating resources and services for clients, assisting mental health clinicians, and advocating for patients. The position emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach to provide comprehensive care to individuals and families facing mental health challenges. The Case Manager will work with a diverse patient population, ensuring they receive dignified and participatory mental health care.

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.
Culturally competent and demonstrate ability to engage with patients of the multi-cultural backgrounds, nationalities, origins and diverse sexual preferences.
A clean drug screen confirmation.
Pass DMV background check.

Responsibilities

Coordinate resources and services for clients.
Assist the mental health clinician in the development and delivery of services to mentally ill individuals.
Participate in group and individual counseling programs.
Act as an advocate for the client and create/maintain relationships with community groups.
Complete documentation in case records.
Assist the client to complete appropriate releases of information important to client compliance with individual plans of care.
Advocate for clients when there is a problem in the service delivery system.
Assist clients in identifying and correcting situations that contribute to mental health problems.
Perform crisis intervention counseling at a level not requiring licensure.
Assist clinicians in planning the range of care needed to meet clients’ needs.
Maintain assigned caseload and client contacts as required by contract requirements and/or program protocols.
Visit clients regularly in their homes and in the community to assess their home situations, deliver services, and determine if other services are required.
Keep accurate, up-to-date records on clients served in accordance with system standards.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations to the public regarding Clinica Sierra Vista’s mental health services program.
Work with other staff to develop community resources.
Serve as liaison with other community agencies and schools.
Develop and implement support and educational groups.
Be available to translate for specific sessions, if qualified.