Case Manager Substance Use Specialist - Mental Health 646
About The Position
Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders, helping them live as independently as possible in their chosen community. The role is with San Bernardino ACT (Assertive Community Treatment), a community-based program serving San Bernardino County adults age 18 and older with serious mental illness. The program is described as serving over 100 members. The position is full-time, with an AM schedule of 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Employees must be willing to use a personal vehicle to transport clients and attend meetings, and to use a company vehicle to transport clients. Expected starting pay is $23.00–$25.15 per hour; the assigned range depends on geographic location, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above minimum requirements.
Requirements
- High school graduation or GED and three years of direct services experience in mental health or community services; or an associate degree and two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree in Social Services.
- At least one year of experience providing services as a Substance Use Specialist.
- For San Bernardino County FACT, ACT, and MAPS programs, meet one of the following coursework and experience combinations: at least 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral or social science, or 60 semester (90 quarter) units including 15 semester (23 quarter) units in behavioral science, plus one year providing mental health services that included interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention; or three years of experience in a behavioral health department involving direct participant contact; or a bachelor's degree in a behavioral science and six months providing mental health services that included interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention. Psych Tech courses and Alcohol and Drug Certificate courses are acceptable.
- Possess a valid, current driver's license and personal vehicle insurance listing the employee as a driver.
- Be willing to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups and to attend meetings.
- Be willing to use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary support and case management to individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders.
- Assist individuals to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.
- Use a personal or company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
- Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.
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, including PM and NOC shifts.
- Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Free supervision for a BBS Associate License.
- Coaching and mentorship.
- Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
