Benefit & Case Manager, Psychiatry (Prison)

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Psychiatry department is seeking a Benefit Worker to support the Transitional Case Management Program (TCMP) for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The role involves full-time, five-days-a-week work across CDCR facilities, handling caseloads of inmates and coordinating benefits such as Medi-Cal, Social Security, SSI, and VA benefits.

The incumbent will assist with eligibility, documentation, and liaison with prison and parole staff to ensure continuity of

Qualifications

• Four years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area.
• Ability to perform intake evaluations.
• Assessment, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with a diverse client group.
• Experience with professional case management and/or working with correctional and parole staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage full caseloads of incarcerated individuals released from CDCR.
• Determine potential benefit eligibility (Medi-Cal, Social Security, SSI, VA).
• Assist in completing and submitting benefit applications.
• Liaise with institutional and parole staff for complex cases and coordination of care.

Skills

Intake evaluations

Assessment skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in Social Work/Psychology or related

Tools

Word processing

Email communication

Internet resources

Job description

UC San Diego's Psychiatry department is seeking a Benefit Worker to support the Transitional Case Management Program (TCMP) for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The role involves full-time, five-days-a-week work across CDCR facilities, handling caseloads of inmates and coordinating benefits such as Medi-Cal, Social Security, SSI, and VA benefits.

The incumbent will assist with eligibility, documentation, and liaison with prison and parole staff to ensure continuity of