Case Manager III - Mental Health 188

Main Template • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Case Manager III serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders, helping them live as independently as possible in their chosen community. This role is distinguished from Case Manager II by additional education, years of experience, and the ability to proficiently perform the job functions and meet position standards.

The position is with AgeWise, a community-based program serving adults aged 59 and older. Its Strengths-Based Case Management program is consumer-driven and collaborative: teams work with members to identify needs and develop comprehensive treatment plans, helping members remain in the community and connect with housing, medical and psychiatric care, and natural supports. AgeWise Institutional Case Management serves conserved members in long-term care facilities and provides support with benefits, care coordination, discharge planning, and advocacy. Members are assessed to help ensure placement in the least restrictive environment possible.

This is a full-time AM position, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The expected starting wage range is $23.00–$26.25. Telecare applies geographic differentials, and the assigned pay range depends on the location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services or Human Services and one year of experience; or high school graduation or GED equivalent and four years of direct services experience in mental health or community services.
• An associate’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• Personal vehicle insurance with the applicant’s name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support and case management to individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders.
• Assist individuals to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.
• Work collaboratively with members to identify needs and build comprehensive treatment plans.
• Help connect members with housing, medical care, psychiatric care, and natural supports.
• Support conserved members in obtaining and maintaining benefits.
• Provide care coordination, discharge planning, and advocacy for members in long-term care facilities.
• Assess members to help ensure they are placed in the least restrictive environment possible.
• Use a personal vehicle to transport clients to appointments and groups.
• Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrued each pay period for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week; part-time accrual is prorated and annual carryover is subject to set caps.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shift and 10% for NOC shift.
• Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC shifts.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
• Coaching and mentorship.
• Online University tuition discount.
• Company scholarships.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level