Case Manager (Sacramento)

Northern California Behavioral Health System • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

The Case Manager collaborates with Inpatient Therapists to provide case management and discharge planning for patients and their families. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the Case Manager supports the organization’s treatment program and philosophy and helps ensure quality treatment. The role includes linking patients to mental health and recovery services, facilitating communication with the County Liaison, and coordinating follow-up care and placement. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and pays $27.15–$32.52 per hour as a non-exempt role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain it during the initial orientation period.
• Current Handle with Care (HWC) certification or ability to obtain it during the initial orientation period.
• Familiarity with the continuum of care and clinical terminology.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Sensitivity and willingness to interact with people from varied social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize projects, work relatively independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to collaboration and the ability to lead, influence, and motivate others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
• Ability to use standard office equipment and access, input, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Manual and finger dexterity and wrist-finger speed sufficient for extended, repetitive computer-keyboard work.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by telephone with a diverse population, and to give and follow detailed, accurate verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform complex mental and basic arithmetic functions; interpret complex laws, regulations, and policies; and collect, interpret, or analyze complex data and information.
• Ability to see details of objects at close range, coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, reach in multiple directions, and sit or stand for at least one hour at a time.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One year of behavioral health experience.
• Experience with Severely Mentally Ill individuals and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and discharge planning services to patients and their families in collaboration with Inpatient Therapists.
• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team and support the organization’s treatment program and philosophy.
• Link patients to mental health and recovery services and facilitate communication with the County Liaison.
• Arrange or schedule follow-up appointments and refer patients to a pharmacy.
• Identify support persons and provide placement support.
• Verify ID cards and arrange transportation.
• Complete Continuing Care Plans and daily placement documentation.
• Complete required administrative documentation in the clinical record, including Day documentation, DTF, IDT, T-Con referrals, Firearms Prohibition Form, MHRS Report, JV220, and 6552.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time