Position Title: Case Manager I

Department: MLK

Reports To: As assigned by Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Martin Luther King Behavioral Health Center (MLK BHC) is a brand new, first of its kind , multi-agency facility centrally located in Wilmington! This facility is designed specifically to be a one stop location that will meet the needs of the of the community and population in Service Area 6 of Los Angeles County treating Behavioral / Mental Disorders. Patients enrolled in the Tarzana Treatment Centers MLK SUD Program are provided with a Care Team that includes an assigned Case Manager as well as an assigned Substance Abuse Counselor. The patients Substance Abuse Counselor and Case Manager assist in providing patients with Individualized Treatment Plans, Individual Case Management Services, Group Counseling, Group Education, Individual Education, Medication Assisted Treatment, Linkage to Community Resources and Recovery Support Services. Case Management is a key part of every patients treatment episode and is an integral and valued member of the patient care team.

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.

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