Counselor - Case Manager

Community Research Foundation • Oceanside, CA

286d • $27

About The Position

As a Counselor I - Case Manager, you will provide case management, rehabilitative, psycho-social education, and other type services via milieu community settings. You will assist clients and families to build upon natural support systems and link individuals to other service agencies. Your role will include providing additional supportive services to assist with continuity of treatment, linkage to resources, transition from program to program, and transition from program to community resources. You will connect every client/family to a medical home as well as clinic, home, and community-based services, serve as an advocate for the client and family, and promote healthy development and positive outcomes for clients through utilizing case management and rehabilitative strategies with a team of dedicated professionals. Additionally, you will coordinate monthly social gatherings for residents, create and maintain all required documents in the electronic and paper record systems, and support the Program Director and Assistant Program Director with authorizations and intakes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling required.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with adults and older adults with mental health challenges.
• CPR/First Aid certification is required and must be maintained during employment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office.
• A valid California driver's license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management, rehabilitative, psycho-social education, and other type services via milieu community settings.
• Assist clients and families to build upon natural support systems and link individuals to other service agencies.
• Provide additional supportive services to assist with continuity of treatment, linkage to resources, transition from program to program, and transition from program to community resources.
• Connect every client/family to a medical home as well as clinic, home, and community-based services.
• Serve as an advocate for the client and family.
• Promote healthy development and positive outcomes for clients through utilizing case management and rehabilitative strategies with a team of dedicated professionals.
• Coordinate monthly social gatherings for residents.
• Create and maintain all required documents in the electronic and paper record systems.
• Support Program Director and Assistant Program Director with authorizations and intakes.

Benefits

• 19 days of PTO per year.
• Free clinical supervision and CEUs.
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals.
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage.
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits.
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability.
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses.
• Generous retirement plan contributions.
• Free Employee Assistance Plan.
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans.
• Opportunities for advancement and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree