nealPosition Title: Case Manager I

Department: Tarzana Youth Outpatient

Reports To: As assigned by Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides case management services to patients and families assigned to individual caseload. Will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the youth outpatient substance use disorder program. Case manager will carry an individual caseload of RSS clients and will assist with group counseling sessions and crisis intervention as necessary. Case manager will be responsible for assisting with assessment screeners with youth and collaborating with individual SUD counselors to develop appropriate treatment schedule based on their determined need and level of care. CM will engage with client in completing case management needs assessment and will complete all required clinical documentation and chart maintenance. Will collaborate with SUD staff members to ensure youth are safe and able to appropriately engage in treatment program. CM will participate in weekly supervisions with clinical supervisor and will engage in SUD team meetings.

SALARY RANGE:

$24.75 - $28.50 per hour DOE

We offer a competitive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays (12)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

HOURS

8 per Day / 5 Days per Week

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

General Duties:

1. Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude and behavior.

2. Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.

3. Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics.

4. Inform patients about other services offered by Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC) that may be appropriate for the patient’s family members.

5. Attends in-services trainings and educational workshops.

6. Attends all required staff meetings.

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

8. As appropriate works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed.

9. Assist with employment/vocational referrals, provide vocational counseling re resume preparation, job interviewing etc.

10.Provides outreach and follow up services to patients in and out of treatment, to check progress, offer additional services, help reengage in treatment, make needed referrals.

11.Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients, including areas of housing, employment, medical psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc.

12. 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

13.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.

14. Performs other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrator.

Youth Services:

1. Conduct random UA testing and documentation of results for all clients, according to the specific program requirements and frequency of testing.

2. Interfaces daily with agency Utilization Review personnel and provides regular reports on patient's current status.

3. Submit client billing daily to clerk/typist for data entry.

4. Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients regarding after-care arrangements, educational needs, family relationships, housing and living arrangements, and legal problems affecting the youth.

5. Provides crisis intervention on an as needed basis.

6. Conduct community outreach on a monthly basis and attend community meetings as appropriate.

7. Must obtain and be cleared by LIVE SCAN to work with TTC Youth Clients.

EXPERIENCE

1. For AOD Programs:

Case Manager I

• Enrollment in an academic Addiction Studies program and registration with CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP.
• 1 year experience in a Behavioral Healthcare setting.

2. For all other Programs:

Case Manager I

• 1 year experience in a Behavioral Healthcare setting (HIV programs) and DVSS Certification for DV specific staff

3. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

4. Valid California driver’s license and insurance

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

For AOD programs, registration or certification with a DHCS 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

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