Case Manager Substance Use Specialist Justice Involved Mental Health

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\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a compassionate, hard working, dedicated mental healthcare worker that is passionate about social justice and assisting those with justice involved history who are on probation with a severe mental illness diagnosis.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO IS TELECARE?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eFounded 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 170 programs and over 4,300 employees across the country. And we\u0027re growing all the time! When you work at Telecare, you help to empower thousands of individuals every day in their journeys of recovery.\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTELL ME MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM?\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgram Type:\u003c/strong\u003e Community-based\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo Make Referrals: \u003c/strong\u003eSan Diego BHC provides court-ordered treatment for persons who have been incarcerated and referred through the Behavioral Health Court Calendar of San Diego County Superior Court.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e# of Members:\u003c/strong\u003e 60 members\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho We Serve:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eAdults ages 18 and older\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eProbation-eligible\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eUS citizen or proof of legal status\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMentally competent\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eDiagnosed with serious mental illness\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHours of Operation\u003c/strong\u003e: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Phone and field coverage for urgent matters are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Program: \u003c/strong\u003eThe San Diego BHC program is an active partnership between Telecare and the County of San Diego, superior court, the public defender and district attorney\u0026rsquo;s offices, and the probation department. Members are able to begin ACT services as soon as they are released from jail and are required to commit to the program for 18 months in order to participate. The primary focus of the program is to ensure members are set up with the proper resources and tools they will need to move forward without re-offending.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOSITION SUMMARY\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eUnder direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eDemonstrates the Telecare mission, purpose, values, and beliefs in everyday language and contact with internal and external stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eCollaborates with members served to create Recovery Plan goals and ensure all services described in the Recovery Plan are provided\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eConsistent with area of expertise, provides specialized services and interventions related to substance use, including thematic groups, evidence-based practices, and collaboration with external agencies and resources\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eFacilitates groups according to the needs and interests of members served, especially in the area of education or skill-building related to Substance Use\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eProvides appropriate interventions in crisis situations\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eOn a rotating basis, performs officer of the day functions for both wellness, duty and stand by duty tasks\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eCollects required data and completes required documentation\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eCoordinates transitions to lower levels of care\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMaintains awareness of community resources and assists members served in appropriate use of community resources\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAssists members served with all needs, including Activities of Daily Living\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAssists members served in making and getting to essential appointments\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAssists and advocates for members served in obtaining appropriate benefits; provide representative payee services\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eEnsures that members served understand their legal status and rights\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eHelps members served achieve greater independence and autonomy\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eSafeguards confidentiality; adheres to HIPAA policies\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eProvides wraparound services that encompass whole person care\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eProvides transportation when needed and appropriate and linkage to community resources\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eProvide and document quality and quantity of direct services as required by program standards\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eIf employed at outpatient program, must evade members served in the event of assaultive behavior and pass assault crisis/crisis prevention training\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003eDuties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, and/or changed at the discretion of management.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUALIFICATIONS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired: \u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eHigh School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; or Associate\u0026rsquo;s degree and two (2) years of experience; or Bachelor\u0026rsquo;s degree in Social Services\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMust possess at least 1 year of experience providing services as a Substance Use Specialist\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eSensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMust be at least 18 years of age\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eMust 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\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAll 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. If the 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.\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKILLS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
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\u003cli\u003eThorough understanding of the rights of members served and relevant legal processes\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eEffective written and verbal communication skills\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eGood computer/technology skills\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAbility to assess safety risks\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eAbility to easily build rapport, maintain engagement with members served, and hold hope in the face of adversity\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eExcellent driving skills\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of basic medical and psychiatric terminology\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eKnowledge of Substance Use Disorder services\u003c/li\u003e
\u003cli\u003eWithin two (2) months of employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e
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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHYSICAL DEMANDS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003eThe 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, chemicals, and infections).\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEOE AA M/F/V/Disability\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e
\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:The 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),MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:false,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[{Required:true,Related:false,DegreeId:077ae371-386e-4e3f-b9b1-20928cd69401,DegreeName:High School,MajorId:00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,MajorName:null},{Required:true,Related:false,DegreeId:9e70580e-6fca-4f14-87a7-ce813751c55e,DegreeName:GED,MajorId:00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,MajorName:null},{Required:false,Related:false,DegreeId:40c58ea3-9c32-41f7-89e7-54c94edb1499,DegreeName:Associates,MajorId:00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,MajorName:null},{Required:false,Related:false,DegreeId:d5043012-4bbf-4dc6-89f5-f3a0d5da42d6,DegreeName:Bachelors,MajorId:fdecd1ad-69ab-4265-8449-b72af0f74aa9,MajorName:Social Services}],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[{Required:true,LicenseAndCertificationId:6d228149-69ed-4b81-9b6c-3a6cfc8ff4cf,LicenseAndCertificationName:Drivers License}],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:4f54269c-3a81-e250-e075-3a1a05307eef,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-10-28T23:16:49.898Z},{JobBoardId:2fcbb6f4-e717-17cb-9327-3dd87a55b08d,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-10-28T23:16:49.898Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});

Company info

Telecare Corporation
Website : http://www.telecarecorp.com