Mental Health Case Manager (Case Manager II) - (TUC- Strength United)

CSU Careers•Northridge, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Mental Health Case Manager (Case Manager II) is responsible for conducting culturally sensitive, trauma responsive case management and skill building services for individuals and families of all ages who have experienced/witnessed child maltreatment, domestic violence and or sexual assault in a multidisciplinary setting. This position is employed through The University Corporation (TUC).

Requirements

Masters-level counseling education, skills, & experience.
Six months of experience providing client centered services.
Completed or willingness to complete State Certification in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Computer competency, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Experience with a database management system.
Must pass a criminal clearance background check.
Possess a valid CA driver’s license and up-to-date auto insurance.
Willingness to work in client homes.
Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule (some evening and/or weekend hours may be needed).
Ability to conduct a variety of standard psychological assessments upon receiving training.
Ability to prepare professional reports in a timely manner.
Ability to establish mutually respectful relationships in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to triage or prioritize client problems.
Ability to understand and adhere to professional ethics.
Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action.
Ability to determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in interactions of a sensitive nature.
Ability to analyze and define problems, draw valid conclusions, and project consequences of various alternative courses of action.
Ability to speak effectively.
Ability to write narrative reports.
Ability to utilize supervision effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations.
Working knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends in the fields of psychological assessment.
Working knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
Working knowledge of etiology and treatment of abuse in families.
Working knowledge of specific techniques used in the treatment of children and families and of those impacted by child maltreatment, and sexual and domestic violence.
Working knowledge of advocacy.
Working knowledge of community resources relating to client needs.
Ability to work well with persons of varying economic levels, cultures, religions, ethnicities, and lifestyles.
Access to a reliable vehicle, valid California Driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Must Maintain personal cell phone.

Responsibilities

Conduct culturally sensitive, trauma responsive case management and skill building services for individuals and families of all ages who have experienced/witnessed child maltreatment, domestic violence and or sexual assault in a multidisciplinary setting.
Provide in-home case management on a weekly basis (or as scheduled depending on program requirements and family needs) for clients enrolled in the Family Preservation (FP) program.
Utilize a strengths-based model to assess child and caregiver needs, including the completion of standard assessments.
Address child maltreatment risk factors and/or causes of identified child maltreatment and related attachment challenges.
Design interventions to promote child safety & permanency, enhance caregiver capacity/protective factors, and build on strengths.
Identify and respond to red flag issues and crises.
Provide appropriate referrals and linkages.
Advocate for children and families.
Provide in-home skills building.
Provide in-home individual and/or family case management.
Provide other services as required/suggested by the Supervisor.
Attend required meetings and trainings including team case meetings.
Provide in-home parent training utilizing the Nurturing Parenting Program curriculum.
Provide up front assessments as needed and provide required follow-up.
May additionally provide child-focused activities, teaching & demonstrating, and/or other case management and/or other services needed by client families.
Complete required case documentation in a quality, timely manner, following all program and agency requirements and meeting all deadlines.
Coordinate referrals of clients to other Strength United programs as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.