Case Manager-BH - West Bakersfield BH (New Clinic Opening)

Why Work for Us?

Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
Health coverage for you and your family
Generous number of vacation days per year
Robust wellness plan and health club discounts
Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
403(B) plan with company matching

Job Details

We are looking for someone to join our team as a BH Case Manager who:

• The Case Manager, under the general supervision of their Clinic Manager, is responsible for the coordinating of resources and services for clients.
• This staff member provides case management services and assists the mental health clinician in the development and delivery of services to mentally ill individuals;
• participates in group and individual counseling programs;
• acts as an advocate for the client and creates/maintains relationships with community groups;
• and completes documentation in case records.
• Emphasis is on the interdisciplinary team approach as a problem-solving process in providing comprehensive care to clients and their families.
• The Case Manager shall have a committed belief in mental health care with dignity for all, and that clients have the right to mental heath care information and participation in planning their own mental heath care

Essential Functions

• Responsible for assisting the client to complete appropriate releases of information important to client compliance with individual plans of care.
• Advocates for clients when there is a problem in the service delivery system.
• Aids clients in identifying and correcting situations that contribute to mental health problems; performs crisis intervention counseling at a level not requiring licensure; and assist clinicians in planning the range of care needed to meet clients’ needs.
• Responsible for maintaining assigned case load and client contacts as required by contract requirements and/or program protocols.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, or university, with a major in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Behavioral Science, Social Work or related field.
• A clean drug screen confirmation.
• Pass DMV background check.