Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Mental Health 357

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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. In the Recovery Station program, the role serves adult Kern County residents who are intoxicated from alcohol or drugs and referred for care. Clinicians and peer staff engage clients to connect them with ongoing substance use and/or mental health services, facilitate 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, with geographic differentials and starting pay based on relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 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); certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
Authorized to bill for drug medical programs.
Within two months of employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes.
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 certification (hands-on course) on date of employment or before providing direct client care, maintained 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 and groups.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness.
Assist individuals in living as independently as possible in their chosen community, focusing on substance abuse and addictions.
Engage clients to connect them 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.
Use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments, groups, and other activities.
Learn necessary billing codes and apply financial requirements for billing within two months of employment.

Benefits

Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week, with pro-rated 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 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.