Mental Health & SUD Case Manager- Outpatient Treatment Center

Job description

Mental Health & SUD Case Manager- Outpatient Treatment Center

Montare Behavioral Health is currently hiring a Case Manager for our Mental Health and Substance Use Outpatient Treatment Program!

The Case Manager provides direct support and care coordination for clients receiving outpatient treatment for mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses. The Case Manager assists clients with treatment engagement, discharge planning, connecting to community resources, life skills and goal development, while supporting a safe, structured, and therapeutic treatment environment.

This role works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to help clients build stability, increase independence, and successfully transition to lower levels of care and community living.

Essential Duties:

Support clients with scheduling appointments, transportation coordination, housing and employment resources, and other psychosocial needs

Coordinate care and maintain regular communication with clients, families, referral sources, outside providers, and community agencies

Assist clients with developing and progressing toward individualized treatment goals

Support clients in developing independent living skills, healthy coping strategies, and community reintegration skills

Facilitate discharge planning, aftercare coordination, and linkage to community resources

Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation within the electronic medical record

Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and provide client updates

Provide psychoeducation, support, advocacy, and encouragement to clients

Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary

Facilitate groups as needed

Collaborate with the treatment team including therapists, medical providers, nursing and direct care staff

Participate in ongoing trainings, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

One year full-time Case Management experience working directly with clients with mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses, preferably in a treatment setting.

CADC (or equivalent substance abuse counseling certificate); or RADT with all education and supervision hour requirements for counseling certification close to being met, required.

Knowledge of and belief in the principles of client centered treatment.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrate professionalism and maintain strong boundaries with all clients and staff.

Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.

Valid driver's license.

Benefits:

Renewal Health group, offers competitive salaries for all positions. Regular employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for:

Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.

Reimbursement for licensing fees

Education assistance

Employee referral bonus

Healthcare Flexible spending account with $250 company contribution for Full time employees

Paid vacation, sick leave, 6 paid holidays, jury duty pay

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan with 4% dollar for dollar match to employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Hiring Requirements:

Hiring is contingent upon completion of a Background Check, TB test, and clearance on a drug screen and pre-employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification or willing to obtain upon hire.

Worksite address

encino, CA, 91416, US

Who can apply

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