Mental Health Case Manager
Company: Walden House, Inc.
Location: 1885 Mission Street
Status: Full Time
Salary: $15.38-16.35 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package
Close Date:
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Bridges mental health counselor will provide clinical services to a caseload of mentally-ill parolee clients taking part in an intensive case management/day treatment program. Duties will include leading classes, conducting skills training, assisting with case management tasks, and organizing and leading recreational and social activities. Additionally, the Bridges mental health counselor will develop peer mentors, assist clients with Wellness Recovery Action Plans and engage in crisis intervention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
-Engage in individual and group counseling
-Conduct classes and skills groups
-Assist with case management tasks
-Organize and lead recreational and social activities
-Develop peer mentors
-Assist clients with Wellness Recovery Action Plans
-Engage in crisis intervention strategies
-Participate with case coordination efforts
-Document services according to contract requirements and Walden House standards
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
-Attend meetings and staff trainings as required
EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
-Clinical experience working with significantly mentally ill clients
-Registration in a drug and alcohol certification program
EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS DESIRED
-Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling preferred
-Certification as a drug and alcohol counselor
-Knowledge of Dialectical Behavior Therapy
-Knowledge of integrated and recovery-oriented approaches to treating substance abuse and mental health problems
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