Case Manager III
Company: Walden House, Inc.
Location: 1885 Mission Street
Status: Full Time
Salary: $20.67-21.63 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Position available for Case Manager III for fast-growing Bridges Program providing intensive case management services for mentally-ill substance abusing parolees. Our position involves working in an outpatient setting with male and female parolees who have recently been discharged from various in-custody criminal justice institutions, and need linkage services to the community including: housing, financial benefits, primary medical care, mental health services, and possible substance abuse treatment. This newly implemented program is community based, working in collaboration with the Parole Outpatient Clinic, State Department of Adult Parole Operations, as well as other Walden House programs. We work as a team in creating clinical, educational, and skills training groups, as well as providing individual case management and crisis intervention services. We are looking for a case manager who wants to be challenged, is a hard worker, and has experience working with clients with substance abuse, mental health, and criminal justice issues. We welcome creative applicants with new ideas and energy to help us continue to build our program and ensure its success. We provide agency and city-wide trainings, as well as having an LCSW on staff who can supervise for licensure hours.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
-Conducts mental health and case management needs assessments
-Provide intensive case management to mentally ill parolee clients
-Provide linkage and referral to system of care resources
-Provide referrals and assistance to obtain permanent housing
-Conducts classes, clinical groups, and skills training
-Coordinates care with stakeholders and other treatment providers
-Assists clients in the creation of a Wellness Recovery Action Plan
-Provides crisis intervention services
-Documents all services as required by the project contract and Walden House standards
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
-Attend meetings and staff trainings as required
EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
-License eligible Associate Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, or psychologist
-Appropriate registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences or the Board of Psychology
-Clinical experience working with significantly mentally ill clients
-Case management experience
EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED
-Experience working with parolees or other clients involved in the criminal justice system
-Knowledge of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
-Knowledge of integrated and recovery oriented approaches to treating substance abuse and mental health problems
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