Job Detail

Position Title: Case Manager I

Department: All Sites

Reports To: As assigned by Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Seeking Full Time Case Manager to join an Interdisciplinary mental health team working with clients in an outpatient program in Long Beach. Duties include providing linkage to resources, collaboration with Therapists, Psychiatrist, Clinical Supervisor, LVN on best care practices, and overall support for clients within the DMH contracted programs in Long Beach outpatient clinic. Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population and work collaboratively with staff. Prior experience with DMH preferred but not required. Bilingual Spanish a plus. BA/BS/BSW degree in social work or related fields required and 3 years prior case management experience. Competitive pay and good benefits.

HOURS

8 per Day / 5 Days per Week

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

General Duties:

EXPERIENCE

1. For AOD Programs:

Case Manager I - Completion of an academic Addiction Studies program and certification with ACADC, CCBCDC, BI, FACT, IACC or CAARR

• Or Bachelors Degree and registration with one of the 10 DADP approved state level certification programs. Must obtain certification within 5 years of employment.
• 3 year Case Management experience

Case Manager II - Completion of an academic Addiction Studies program and certification with CAADAC, CAADE or AAHCP

• or Masters Degree in Behavioral Sciences or in at least 3rd year of a doctoral program in Psychology; or Internship registration with the Board of Psychology as a Psychological Assistant or with the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• If not licensed after three (3) years of employment must show evidence of enrollment in Addiction Studies Program and register with one of the DADP-approved state level counselor certification agencies
• Must be registered or certified upon hire and no later than six (6) months from date of employment.
• 5 years Case Management experience

2. For all other Programs:

• Case Manager I - BA/BS/BSW degree in social work or related fields and 3 years prior case management experience
• AFSD
• Case Manager II - Masters degree in Behavioral Sciences or in at least 3rd years of a doctoral program in Psychology and 5 years Case Management experience

3. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

4. Valid California driver’s license and insurance

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• For AOD programs, registration or certification with a DAPP-approved state level counselor certification agencies.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the American with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

Additional Duties:

Additional Requirements for HIV Services:

• Security clearance as appropriate
• Ability to work independently without daily supervision

Additional Duties:

• Reviews all assessments and any available/appropriate past Medical Records for this or other agencies.

• Works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive care plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed.

• Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record which document contacts, progress towards identified goals, program participation, referrals, discharge planning and other case management activities.

• Performs individual case-management sessions on a regular basis with assigned patients both in the facility and in the field as appropriate.

• Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning issues.

• Provides case management services in the field which may also include transporting patients to appointments, etc.

• Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress activities, etc.

• Is available for Crisis Intervention services as assigned by supervisor

• Performs on-call crisis-response duties as scheduled after hours and on weekends.