Case Manager Housing 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.
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 Housing Specialist
- Valid and current driver’s license
- Personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Individuals diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or another psychotic disorder in the same class.
- Individuals experiencing symptoms that are persistent, interfere with daily life, and may lead to a loss of independence.
- Individuals who cannot receive voluntary treatment elsewhere.
- 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.
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.
- Provides assistance as a Housing Specialist.
- Uses personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 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
- 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
Mid Level
