Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Mental Health 617

Telecare Corporation•La Palma, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager Substance Use Counselor Certified serves as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community, focusing on substance abuse and addictions. The Home First North FSP program is Orange County’s Housing Full Service Partnership (FSP) program focused on providing housing-supportive services and behavioral health services to individuals residing in Orange County. Its purpose is to support members in maintaining stable housing, including resolving housing challenges and providing case management and behavioral health-focused services. Staff create a supportive environment, including services that are based on individual needs, hopes, and dreams. Home First North FSP members have access to a multidisciplinary team that includes peer specialists, case managers, a psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner, masters-level team leads, and clinicians who have experience in providing housing-supportive services and behavioral health-focused services. The program serves residents of Orange County, ages 18 and older, who have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness, and individuals who have been housed and are currently at risk of losing housing in Orange County.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC, SUDCC II, III, IV), or Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP in the state of WA). In AZ must be certified as Minimum state requirements as a Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (LISAC), Licensed Associate Substance Abuse Counselor (LASAC) or Licensed Substance Abuse Technician (LSAT)
Six (6) months’ experience in addictions setting
HS or GED and three (3) years of experience in behavioral health which involved direct participant contact providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC, SUDCC II, III, IV)
All certifications must be maintained for duration of employment
Within two (2) months of employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes
Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
Must be credentialed as a qualified mental health professional, where applicable
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness
Assist individuals to live as independently as possible in their chosen community, focusing on substance abuse and addictions
Provide housing-supportive services
Provide behavioral health services
Support members in maintaining stable housing, including resolving housing challenges

Benefits

Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, 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, 10% for Overnight Shift)
Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
Free CEUs
Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
Coaching and mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount
Company Scholarships
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K
Employee Stock Ownership Plan