Case Manager - Substance Use Counselor - Behavioral Health 355
Company: Telecare Corporation
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Founded in 1965, Telecare is a rapidly growing mental health
care company dedicated to making a difference for our clients, the
community, and our employees. We offer an array of mental health
services to adults with serious mental illness. We partner with
public sector entities and behavioral health organizations and have
over 155 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And
we're growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to
empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of
recovery.The Justice Involved Mental Health FSP serves adults with
serious mental illness and histories of criminal justice
involvement. This outpatient, ACT treatment model includes
wrap-around services and supports with 80% of services provided in
the community. Our JIMH FSP supports clients in meeting basic needs
(e.g., food, clothing, shelter) and obtaining benefits. We also
work to educate and support them as they navigate additional
community resources that increase their self-sufficiency,
minimizing the possibility that they may turn to criminal acts to
get these needs met.Full Time; AM/DAYS 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Monday -
FridayWage range $25.79 - $37.94 - Telecare applies geographic
differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this
role will be based on the geographic location from which the role
is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience
above the minimum requirements.POSITION SUMMARYServes as the
primary support and case manager for individuals with mental
illness by assisting them to live as independently as possible in
their chosen community, focusing on substance abuse and
addictionsQUALIFICATIONSRequired: High School Diploma or G.E.D and
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or Certified
Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), Substance Use Disorder
Certified Counselor (SUDCC, SUDCC II, III, IV) Six (6) months'
experience in addictions setting All certifications must be
maintained for duration of employment Within two (2) months of
employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and
learn billing codes Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and
issues Must be credentialed as a qualified mental health
professional, where applicable Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid
certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and
maintain current certification throughout employment All
opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion
and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer
physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable
criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and
degree or license verification. Position requires driving, valid
driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto
insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained
throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local
requirements may apply.Preferred: Experience in a mental health
setting, outpatient clinic, dual diagnosis treatment, or community
mental health service Experience in providing intensive case
management and/or intensive community supports using psychiatric
rehabilitation concepts Experience providing Substance Use Disorder
servicesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Demonstrates the Telecare mission,
purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with
internal and external stakeholders Collaborates with members served
to create Recovery Plan goals and ensure all services described in
the Recovery Plan are provided Consistent with expertise, provides
specialized services and interventions related to substance
use/addictive disorders, including thematic groups, evidence-based
practices, and collaboration with external agencies and resources
Facilitate groups per the needs and interests of members,
especially in the area of education and skill building related to
Substance Use Disorders Understands assessment tools and Harm
Reduction Model Provide and document, quality and quantity of
direct services as required by program standards Provides
appropriate interventions in crisis situations On a rotating basis,
performs officer of the day functions Collects required data and
completes required documentation Coordinates transitions to lower
levels of care Maintains awareness of community resources and
assists members served in appropriate use of community resources
Assists members served with all needs, including Activities of
Daily Living Assists members served in making and getting to
essential appointments Assists and advocates for members served in
obtaining appropriate benefits Ensures that members served
understand their legal status and rights Helps members served
achieve greater independence and autonomy Safeguard
confidentiality; adhere to HIPAA policies Provides transportation
when needed and appropriate Must evade members served in the event
of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention
trainingDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or
changed at the discretion of management.Position requires
transporting Members in own personal vehicle (acceptable driving
record and vehicle inspection for safety)SKILLS Thorough
understanding of the rights of members served and relevant legal
processes Effective written and verbal communication skills Good
computer/technology skills Ability to assess safety risks Ability
to easily build rapport, maintain engagement with members served,
and hold hope in the face of adversity Excellent driving skills
Knowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminology Ability to
discern between the different stages of change Ability to use
Motivational Interviewing skills Familiarity with the 12-step
program model and other and peer support modelsPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe
physical demands here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job.The employee is occasionally required to stand, twist,
squat, kneel, push, pull, lift, and carry items weighing 25 pounds
or less as well as to frequently sit, walk, reach, bend, and do
simple and power grasping. The position requires driving and
frequent hazardous exposure (blood borne pathogens, hospital waste,
chemical, and infections).EOE AA M/F/V/DisabilityIf job posting
references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants
employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be
eligible.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals
with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other
manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they
have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the
pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have
access to the compensation information of other employees or
applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot
disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals
who do not otherwise have access to compensation information,
unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or
charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,
hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the
employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to
furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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