Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Mental Health 180

Telecare Corporation • Santa Ana, CA

6d • $26 - $33

About The Position

The Case Manager Substance Use Counselor Certified serves as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness, helping them live as independently as possible in their chosen community, with a focus on substance abuse and addictions. The position is with Telecare STEPS (Striving Towards Enhanced Partnerships) Orange County, which serves 141 adults aged 18 and older with serious mental illness.

This is a full-time day position working Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The expected starting wage range is $26.46–$32.69, with geographic pay differentials; starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. The role may require driving clients to appointments and groups and attending meetings using a personal vehicle, with weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate, or using a company vehicle for client transportation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and three years of behavioral health experience involving direct participant contact, mental health services, interviewing and referring participants, and crisis intervention.
• Current certification as a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), or Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC, SUDCC II, III, or IV); certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
• Within two months of employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes.
• Sensitivity to multicultural populations and issues.
• Credentialing as a qualified mental health professional, where applicable.
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certification from a hands-on course on the date of employment or before providing direct client care; certifications must remain current throughout employment.
• Valid and current driver's license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups and to attend meetings; mileage is reimbursed weekly at the IRS rate.
• Willingness to use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
• Successful completion of applicable post-offer physical examination, two-step PPD tuberculosis test, criminal background clearances, excluded-party sanctions, and degree or license verification.
• If driving is required, valid driver's license, motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance are required at employment and must be maintained; additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support and case management for individuals with mental illness.
• Assist participants in living as independently as possible in their chosen community, with a focus on substance abuse and addictions.
• Drive clients to appointments and groups using a personal vehicle or company vehicle, as needed.
• Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings, as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off accrual for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with prorated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shift and 10% for NOC shift.
• Weekend differentials for hourly staff: 5% for Weekend AM, 11% for Weekend PM, and 15% for Weekend NOC shifts.
• Free continuing education units, supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship.
• Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED