Case Manager - Master's Degree

About the role

The Case Manager will provide clinical case management services to a caseload of up to 25 Veterans enrolled in the HUD-VASH program. This includes arranging, coordinating, and providing direct clinical case management and support to a caseload of up to 25 Veterans experiencing homelessness. The position also involves assisting the Veteran in navigating the Housing Authority voucher process and providing support, along with the Housing Locator, to obtain permanent supportive housing.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, coordinate, and provide direct clinical case management and support to a caseload of up to 25 Veterans experiencing homelessness.
• Assist the Veteran in navigating the Housing Authority voucher process and provide support, along with the Housing Locator, to obtain permanent supportive housing.
• Conduct comprehensive screenings and assessments with clients to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop a case plan.
• Provide education regarding community living and basic life skills (money management, shopping, safety, basic cleanliness, and nutrition).
• Provide referrals and linkage to VA medical facilities, VA Regional Offices, and community-based agencies for a variety of services that may include health care, benefits, vocational assistance, education, recreation, and any other needs.
• Provide direct mental health and substance abuse counseling using the Harm Reduction Model, within their scope of practice, or refer to another provider.
• Provide crisis management services (including periodic 24-hour coverage).
• Establish collaborative relationships with services providers inside and outside of the VA to ensure Veteran’s continuity of care with wrap-around services.
• Advocate on behalf of the Veteran to assist in the delivery of needed services.
• Attend daily/weekly meetings, supervision and case conferences as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of/or experience with DSM diagnoses, assessment of level of functioning, EBP’s such as Motivational interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, DBT, Harm Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Trauma Informed Care, Housing First, PTSD, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and in a team.
• Takes initiative and has a solution focused practice.
• Uses good time management skills and resources to balance case load direct service and paperwork.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Must have a current Real ID California driver’s license and insurance for regular driving and transporting.
• Minimum of a master’s degree preferred from an accredited institution in the social sciences or family therapy.
• One (1) year of demonstrated case management experience with high needs/high intensity of service populations.
• Experience working with the homeless or veteran population for a minimum of one (1) year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DSM diagnoses, assessment of level of functioning, EBP’s such as Motivational interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, DBT, Harm Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Trauma Informed Care, Housing First, PTSD, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and in a team.
• Takes initiative and has a solution focused practice.
• Uses good time management skills and resources to balance case load direct service and paperwork.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of DSM diagnoses, assessment of level of functioning, EBP’s such as Motivational interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, DBT, Harm Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Trauma Informed Care, Housing First, PTSD, etc.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and in a team.
• Takes initiative and has a solution focused practice.
• Uses good time management skills and resources to balance case load direct service and paperwork.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO policy

Pay

Starting at $30/hour

Schedule

Full-time