Care Coordinator

Mental Health Systems, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Systems, Inc. in San Diego is seeking a Regular Full-time case manager to support clients with mental health and related needs. You will coordinate access to medical, educational, social, and housing services, and initiate referrals for higher levels of care.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in behavioral science and several years of experience in mental health settings, along with a CA driver’s license and proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHR software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science required.
• Three years of case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management with crisis intervention and counseling.
• Complete accurate documentation and meet billing requirements.
• Facilitate placement and transportation as needed.
• Support field-based services and maintain client confidentiality.
• Attend scheduled program meetings and perform other duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

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Regular Full time over 30 hrs Professional Alianza Wellness Center, San Diego, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4886

Salary Range: $26.00 To $28.00 Hourly

At TURN our mission is Improving Lives. Our organization embraces the tenets of client-centered care, and our core values People, Culture and Growth are at the forefront of everything we do. We hire exceptional individuals seeking meaningful opportunities in a purpose-driven environment.

JOB SUMMARY

Recommend and assist access to medical, educational, social, vocational, housing, and more to support program goals. Initiate referrals to next level care, coordinate with physical health providers for whole-person care, and advocate in the best interest of clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Provide case management with crisis intervention, discharge plan, group & individual work, mental health/substance use disorder counseling, screening, and assist clients in meeting basic needs and symptom management.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation, meet minimum billable requirements for direct client services if contractually required.
• Facilitate placement including pre-placement visits, and transportation as needed.
• Shift coverage including part of the on-call team.
• Provide field-based services as required by program and client need.
• Maintain confidentiality of client’s care.
• Participate in scheduled program meetings.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science and at least four years of experience providing services to individuals with mental illness.
• Three years of experience providing case management to individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders preferred.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working in cramped spaces
• Moving around facility
• Driving – in the course of job duties
• Using hands/fingers
• Pushing/pulling/dragging items
• Standing for long periods
• Sitting for long periods
• Working outside/underground

OTHER DUTIES

This job description isn’t a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

TURN is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, and sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions).