LGBTQIA+ Clinical Case Manager

Side by Side • Hayward, CA

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Side by Side is seeking an LGBTQIA+ Clinical Case Manager to join their Our Space LGBTQIA+ Prevention Early Intervention Program (PEI). This program is a partnership with Our Space (community center for LGBTQIA+ youth) and Alameda County Behavioral Health, aiming to prevent substance use, housing displacement, and life destabilization among LGBTQIA+ youth. The Clinical Case Manager (CCM) will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing school and community-based mental health services. They will collaborate with youth, families, and other service providers to support the mental wellbeing and integration of Sexual Orientation Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) for at-risk LGBTQ youth ages 13-18. The role involves providing Clinical Case Management to 25-30 youth and Individual Psychotherapy to 15-25 youth annually. This is a hybrid position, requiring approximately two days a week in the office and in the community for in-person client meetings.

Requirements

• Masters in Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited university or college.
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• At least two years of experience working with adolescents, preferably current and/or former foster youth.
• Fulfillment of TB clearance and any other mandatory state/federal requirements.
• California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A valid California driver's license, personal vehicle for the job, insurable by Side by Side’s insurance policy based on DMV record and personal vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

• Obtain and complete necessary clinical records and documents, including progress notes, clinical assessments, treatment plans, and discharge summaries, within assigned time frames, and perform Medi-Cal Administrative Activities (MAA) and PEI administrative activities.
• Provide Clinical Case Management services to a minimum of 25 youth and Individual Psychotherapy services to a minimum of 15 youth. It is anticipated the CCM will provide 20 direct service hours per week.
• Utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities to provide weekly school and community-based individual therapy and clinical case management services to at least 40 youth per school year.
• Effectively build therapeutic rapport with youth and partner with youth in identifying and working on short and long-term mental health and independent living skills goals.
• Utilize a strengths-based approach to complete clinical assessments and CANS/ANSA-T needs assessments related to various life domains.
• Partner with youth in acquiring access to community settings and resources including, but not limited to, health care, employment, school, housing, benefits, etc.
• Monitor the progress of clients through weekly meetings in which the CCM partners with the youth in identifying and working on short- and long-term clinical goals.
• Use a strengths-based approach to partner with youth in creating a Treatment Plan and developing and monitoring progress of monthly goals.
• Safeguard the dignity and protect the rights and individuality of each youth in care to enhance their self-respect.
• Identify and refer youth to SUD services as needed.
• Transport youth in vehicle on a daily basis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation for F/T employees increasing to 4 weeks of vacation after 2 years of service (for all non-school based employees).
• 2 weeks of sick leave for F/T employees with 2 additional sick days for direct service staff and 4 additional for school staff
• 10 paid holidays per year and 1 Self-Care Anniversary Day each year
• 99% employer-paid Medical for F/T employees including platinum level Kaiser Permanente insurance, Sutter Health or Anthem options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability insurance up to $9,000 per month, plus $50,000 Life and AD&D insurance. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life insurance at their own cost.
• 403b Retirement Plan with match after one year of employment
• Professional development and other learning opportunities including unlimited access to over 1,000 behavioral health courses online.
• Side By Side is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• FREE Employee Assistance Program including up to 10 complimentary personal counseling sessions per problem, per year for staff and dependents
• Employee recognition program with $500 bonus awards
• Employee referral bonus of up to $1,000
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level