Service Coordinator | Mental Health Case Manager

Crestwood Behavioral Health•Bakersfield, CA

9d•$33 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Coordinator, also referred to as a Mental Health Case Manager, assesses clients to identify individual problem areas that require treatment and completes assessments. The role coordinates interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning among the multidisciplinary treatment team. The Service Coordinator coordinates implementation of each client’s overall treatment plan on the unit and works closely with nursing staff to ensure continuity of treatment efforts. The position is with Freise Hope House, a voluntary, short-term Crisis Residential Treatment program offering a safe, homelike setting for guests experiencing psychiatric crises. The program uses recovery-based tools, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), and trauma-informed approaches. The schedule is full-time PM, with on-call work also listed. The pay range is $33–$35 per hour. Crestwood describes offering employees education and training to support professional growth.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, including at least 1 year in a mental health setting.
Must be registered with the BBS as an AMFT, ASW, or LPCC.
Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5 and psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery principles.
Familiarity with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

Assess clients to identify individual problem areas necessitating treatment and complete assessments.
Coordinate interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning among the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Coordinate implementation of the client’s overall treatment plan on the unit.
Work closely with nursing staff to ensure continuity of treatment efforts.