Case Manager

WestCare; Bullhead City (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 32.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WestCare Foundation in Bullhead City, AZ is seeking a healthcare support professional to collaborate with a counselor and provide mental health and substance use services to clients diagnosed with substance use disorders, mental illness, or both. The role involves assessments, intake processing, presenting information about services, and coordinating client transportation and eligibility documentation.

A bachelor’s or associate degree in behavioral health is required, with some roles requiring

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health and/or substance use counseling or equivalent.
• Associates degree with behavioral health major and/or substance use counseling or working towards a degree with qualifying experience.
• Two years of college-level education required or equivalent.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct assessments and evaluations to determine service level.
• Administer agency-approved assessment instruments for treatment.
• Complete induction packets and verify program eligibility.
• Coordinate client intake with agency components.
• Give presentations and seminars on WestCare services as assigned.
• May conduct assessments in jails or institutions.
• Answer inquiries from prospective clients about programs.
• Coordinate transportation of new clients from jail facilities.
• Prepare correspondence to referral sources regarding assessments.
• Uphold WestCare Foundation’s mission, ethics and goals; perform other duties.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Teamwork

Bilingual

Judgment

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health or related

Associates degree with behavioral health major

High School Diploma + college-level education

Jobbeschreibung

Safehouse - Bullhead City, AZ 86442

Overview

Salary Range:

$21.50 - $21.50 Hourly

Position Type:

Full Time

Job Shift:

Any

Education Level:

2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage:

Up to 25%

Description

Position Summary:

Person in this position will work in collaboration with a mental health/substance abuse counselor to provide mental health & substance abuse services to patients/clients of WestCare who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, a mental illness or both.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct assessments and evaluations of clients in order to determine appropriate level of service required;
• Administer agency approved assessment instruments to individuals seeking treatment services;
• Complete induction packets and obtain all necessary documentation and verification of program eligibility;
• Work with seniors
• Coordinate the entry of clients into the program with all agency program components;
• Give presentations, speeches and seminars regarding WestCare's services as assigned;
• May be required to conduct assessments in jails and institutions;
• Responsible for answering verbal and written inquiries from prospective clients requesting program information;
• Coordinate transportation of new clients from various jail facilities to the agency;
• Preparation of necessary correspondence to referral sources regarding assessment outcome;
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses:

• Possess or able to obtain Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card
• Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check

Education:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health and/or substance use counseling; or an Associates degree with a behavioral health major and/or substance use counseling or working towards a degree with comparable years of qualifying experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of college-level education is required.

Experience and Competencies:

• Two (2) years of experience in providing direct counseling services to persons with alcohol and/or drug problems is preferred;
• Intake and assessment experience is preferred;
• Bilingual is preferred;
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
• Must have knowledge of the ASAM Assessment system, 1 year experience preferred;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
• Ability to work well in a team environment;
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality;
• Professional appearance and demeanor;
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required;
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.