Case Manager
About The Position
Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. Job Title: Case Manager Division/Program: (Children/Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility Starting Compensation: 22.00 - 28.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Bakersfield, CA Working Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Why Join Our Team? Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience. Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay. Comprehensive Benefits Package : Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle. Professional Growth Opportunities : On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow. Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable). Employee Recognition & Rewards : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication What you bring to SBHG: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate Degree required Bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field preferred. (2) years’ experience in a mental health setting Preferred Bilingual in Spanish preferred Experience with case management services preferred. How you will make a difference: Participates in initial assessments and obtains outpatient treatment provider information, options, and resources. Verifies follow-up appointments and collaborates with follow up treatment and step-down services. Conducts groups to assist patients with transition to outpatient/community-based services. Collaborates with PHF staff and caregivers to plan for and schedule discharge. Provide community resources and psychoeducation. Submits discharge packets to referred agencies. Documents all services provided in a clear and concise manner within the Electronic Medical Record within the timelines and framework established. Transport clients to and from appointments, hospital visits, etc. as needed. Develops and maintains relationships with external partners, including DBH and DSS and outpatient providers. Division/Program Overview: 24/7 inpatient involuntary program 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17) Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans Available for contracting Central Valley counties Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: [email protected] In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 20.20 - 30.30. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate Degree required
- (2) years’ experience in a mental health setting
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Experience with case management services preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participates in initial assessments and obtains outpatient treatment provider information, options, and resources.
- Verifies follow-up appointments and collaborates with follow up treatment and step-down services.
- Conducts groups to assist patients with transition to outpatient/community-based services.
- Collaborates with PHF staff and caregivers to plan for and schedule discharge.
- Provide community resources and psychoeducation.
- Submits discharge packets to referred agencies.
- Documents all services provided in a clear and concise manner within the Electronic Medical Record within the timelines and framework established.
- Transport clients to and from appointments, hospital visits, etc. as needed.
- Develops and maintains relationships with external partners, including DBH and DSS and outpatient providers.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package : Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
- Professional Growth Opportunities : On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
- Employee Recognition & Rewards : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
