Position Title: Case Manager I

Department: LB FSP Outpatient

Reports To: DMH Program Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides case management services to patients assigned to individual caseload.

SALARY RANGE:

$25.75 - $29.50 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

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.

Must have a valid California driver’s license and insurance.

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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