Case Manager Vocational Specialist - Mental Health 153

Telecare Corporation • San Bernardino, CA

29d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Case Manager Vocational Specialist serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other 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 adults age 18 and older with serious mental illness. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The expected starting wage range is $23.00–$25.15; the assigned pay range depends on the geographic location where the role is performed, and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the 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 direct service experience providing assistance as a Vocational Specialist.
• At least 30 semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral or social science; or 60 semester (90 quarter) units of completed college coursework, including 15 semester (23 quarter) units in behavioral science. Psych Tech courses and Alcohol and Drug Certificate courses are acceptable.
• Additionally, one of the following: one year of experience providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention; three years of experience in a behavioral health department involving direct participant contact; or a bachelor's degree in behavioral science and six months of experience providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention.
• Valid and current driver's license and personal vehicle insurance listing the applicant as a driver.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
• Willingness to use a company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary support and case management to individuals with mental illness and co-occurring disorders.
• Assist participants in living as independently as possible in their chosen community.
• Drive clients to appointments and groups using a personal or company vehicle.
• Use a personal vehicle to attend meetings.

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 differentials of 5% for weekend AM, 11% for weekend PM, and 15% for weekend NOC shifts.
• Free continuing education units, free supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship.
• Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
• Medical, vision, and 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