Case Manager Employment Specialist - Mental Health 624
About The Position
Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community. CARE Court Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a Telecare partnership with San Diego County Behavioral Health in response to California’s Community, Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act. CARE Court ACT delivers time-limited, community-based, holistic support to people who meet CARE criteria and agree to participate in these services. Our person-centered approach to care meets people wherever they are in their recovery — addressing the complex needs of the individual and connecting them to resources to thrive in their community. Who We Serve: All criteria must be met to be eligible for admittance: 1) Aged 18 years and older, 2) Diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or another psychotic disorder in the same class, 3) Individuals must be experiencing symptoms that are persistent, interfere with daily life, and may lead to a loss of independence, 4) Individuals can not receive voluntary treatment elsewhere, 5) One of the following must be applicable: Individual is at risk of safely interacting with the community without supervision, and their condition is deteriorating, Individuals who need services to prevent relapse or deterioration that would result in disability or serious injury to themselves or others, Individuals who will likely benefit from ACT treatment plan.
Requirements
- High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; OR Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Services
- Must possess at least 1 year of direct service experience providing assistance as a Employment Specialist
- Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders
- Assists individuals to live as independently as possible in their chosen community
- Delivers time-limited, community-based, holistic support to people who meet CARE criteria and agree to participate in these services
- Addressing the complex needs of the individual and connecting them to resources to thrive in their community
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
- Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
- Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
