Case Manager - Safehouse (51642)

WESTCARE INC•Bullhead City, AZ

28d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Person in this position will work in collaboration with a mental health/substance abuse counselor to provide mental health & substance abuse services to patients/clients of WestCare who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, a mental illness or both.

Requirements

Possess or able to obtain Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card
Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health and/or substance use counseling; or an Associates degree with a behavioral health major and/or substance use counseling or working towards a degree with comparable years of qualifying experience
High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of college-level education is required
Knowledge of the criminal justice system
Professional appearance and demeanor
Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required
Must be able to obtain and maintain Fresno County Credentialing
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in providing direct counseling services to persons with alcohol and/or drug problems is preferred
Intake and assessment experience is preferred
Marketing and/or sales experience preferred
Experience working with Drug Medi-Cal is preferred
Bilingual is preferred
Must have knowledge of the ASAM Assessment system, 1 year experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct assessments and evaluations of clients in order to determine appropriate level of service required
Administer agency approved assessment instruments to individuals seeking treatment services
Complete induction packets and obtain all necessary documentation and verification of program eligibility
Work with seniors
Coordinate the entry of clients into the program with all agency program components
Give presentations, speeches and seminars regarding WestCare's services as assigned
May be required to conduct assessments in jails and institutions
Responsible for answering verbal and written inquiries from prospective clients requesting program information
Coordinate transportation of new clients from various jail facilities to the agency
Preparation of necessary correspondence to referral sources regarding assessment outcome
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation
Perform any other duties as assigned