Case Manager-BH - Bakersfield Adult BH
About The Position
The Case Manager coordinates resources and services for clients under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager. The role provides case management services and assists mental health clinicians in developing and delivering services to people with mental illness. The Case Manager participates in group and individual counseling programs, advocates for clients, builds and maintains relationships with community groups, and documents services in case records. The position emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach to providing comprehensive care to clients and their families. The Case Manager is expected to support dignified mental health care and clients’ rights to information and participation in planning their care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Behavioral Science, Social Work, or a related field.
- Clean drug screen confirmation.
- Pass a DMV background check.
- Cultural competence and ability to engage with patients from multicultural backgrounds, nationalities, origins, and diverse sexual preferences.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with completing appropriate releases of information related to compliance with individual care plans.
- Advocate for clients experiencing problems in the service delivery system.
- Help clients identify and address situations contributing to mental health problems.
- Provide crisis intervention counseling at a level not requiring licensure.
- Assist clinicians in planning the range of care needed to meet clients’ needs.
- Maintain an assigned caseload and make client contacts in accordance with contract requirements and program protocols.
- Visit clients regularly at home and in the community to assess their situations, deliver services, and determine whether additional services are needed.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date client records in accordance with system standards.
- Prepare and deliver public presentations about Clinica Sierra Vista’s mental health services program.
- Work with other staff to develop community resources.
- Serve as a liaison with community agencies and schools.
- Develop and implement support and educational groups.
- Provide translation for specific sessions when qualified.
- Assist mental health clinicians in developing and delivering services to clients.
- Participate in group and individual counseling programs.
- Build and maintain relationships with community groups.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on abilities and experience.
- Health coverage for the employee and family.
- Generous number of vacation days per year.
- Wellness plan and health club discounts.
- Continuing education assistance.
- 403(B) plan with company matching.
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Job Type
Full-time
