Mental Health Case Manager I/II

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$24 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Mental Health Case Manager I/II fulfills assigned role as a part of the treatment team, maintaining the well being of clients and integrity of the program. Mental Health Case Managers assist clients with accessing resources and support to gain, restore, improve, or maintain independent living.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and years documented experience providing mental health services.
Valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties.
Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties.
Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.
Basic understanding of computer operations; Windows and word processing (MS Word).
Ability to readily adapt to the Electronic Health Record information system.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.
Class “B” California Driver’s License.
Class “C” California Driver’s License.
Personal vehicle with liability insurance for reimbursable mileage, generally short distances.
First Aid certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current thereafter.
CPR certification, obtain within 90 days of employment and maintain current.
Medication training required within 30 days of employment.
Bi-lingual (specify: ___________________).
Develop computer skills adequate to perform Caminar/word processing duties within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist client with accessing resources and support, including public benefits.
Build a collaborative support system with community employers, agencies, and organizations, employing eligible clients as they move into the transitional period.
Build a collaborative partnership with governmental housing agencies to readily respond to client needs for housing.
Confront behavioral changes, identify a crisis, and recognize when additional assistance is necessary.
Recognize personal issues that have an impact on job performance and interactions with clients.
Write and verbalize clear statements, summarizing client progress to primary counselor and the treatment team.
Write documentation and progress reports.
Note documentation in Electronic health record system.
Plan and facilitate groups and classes.
Occasionally provide transportation for clients.
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior.
Convey respect for cultural and lifestyle diversities of clients and staff.
Document client intake and treatment progress.
Identify a crisis.
Facilitate an educational group.
Liaise with and refer to treatment team, inside and outside agencies.
Assess and report client behavioral changes.
Identify personal boundaries and be able to work as part of the treatment team.
Adhere to professional standards.
Recognize personal biases working within diverse populations.
Meet productivity standards.
Enter client notes within the required timeframe.