Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Mental Health 357

Telecare Corporation • Bakersfield, CA

11d • $28 - $34

About The Position

The Certified Case Manager Substance Use Counselor 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 role serves adult Kern County residents who are intoxicated from alcohol or drugs and referred to the Recovery Station. Clinicians and peer staff engage clients to connect them with ongoing substance use and/or mental health services, facilitate linkage and warm hand-offs to community-based services, and provide post-discharge follow-up.

This is a full-time AM position, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The expected starting wage range is $27.85–$34.42. Telecare applies geographic differentials, and the range assigned depends on the location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a treatment environment for mental health and drug and alcohol issues.
• Certification as a CADC I, II, or III, or SUDCC I, II, III, or IV, approved by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA).
• Authorized to bill for drug medical programs and able to learn necessary billing codes within two months of employment.
• Within two months of employment, able to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes.
• Maintain all certifications for the duration of employment.
• Sensitivity to multicultural populations and issues.
• Credentialed as a qualified mental health professional where applicable.
• At least 18 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified through hands-on courses on the date of employment or before providing direct client care, and maintain current certifications throughout employment.
• Valid and current driver’s license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments, groups, and other activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support and case management to individuals with mental illness, helping them live as independently as possible in their chosen community, with a focus on substance abuse and addictions.
• Engage adult Kern County residents referred to the Recovery Station because they are intoxicated from alcohol or drugs.
• Connect clients with ongoing substance use and/or mental health services.
• Ensure linkage and warm hand-offs to other community-based services.
• Provide post-discharge follow-up.
• Drive clients to appointments, groups, and other activities using the company vehicle.

Benefits

• Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with accrual each pay period, 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 and company scholarships.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

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