Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Mental Health 372
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 part of Telecare’s Santa Clara County high-fidelity Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program, which serves adults and older adults with severe and persistent mental illness, co-occurring substance use issues, and/or other complex needs that can increase the risk of poor treatment outcomes. Program services include multidisciplinary assessment and treatment, team-based case management, 24/7/365 crisis intervention, medication support, integrated co-occurring substance abuse services, and support with community integration, housing, employment, education, transportation, and benefits.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and a relevant credential: Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC, SUDCC II, III, or IV), or Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP in Washington); in Arizona, certification must meet minimum state requirements as a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC), or Licensed Substance Abuse Technician (LSAT).
- At least six months of experience in an addictions setting.
- Maintain all certifications for the duration of employment.
- Within two months of employment, be able 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, and maintain current certification 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 transport clients to appointments, groups, and other activities.
- Willingness to use a company vehicle to transport clients to appointments, groups, and other activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary support and case management to individuals with mental illness.
- Assist clients in living as independently as possible in their chosen communities.
- Focus on clients’ substance abuse and addiction needs.
- Support clients through the ACT program’s integrated clinical and non-mental-health services.
Benefits
- Paid time off 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 shifts and 10% for NOC shifts.
- 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.
- Weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for use of a personal vehicle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
