Case Manager

Akua Mind Body; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO

Equity ESOP

Job summary

Akua Behavioral Health in California is seeking a Case Manager in a Full-Time, non-exempt role. The position involves ASAM assessments, daily billing in the Smart Care EHR, and coordinating client care with a treatment team to promote recovery.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in SUD treatment, relevant certifications, and 1+ year of experience in behavioral health. This role reports to the Program Director or Program Manager and offers Health Insurance, PTO, and ESOP equity.

Qualifications

• Licensed CADC or SUDCC certification is required.
• 1+ year of substance abuse or behavioral healthcare experience is required.
• Valid CA driver’s license, health screening, TB test, CPR/First Aid, and Live Scan are required.
• Minimum 2 years freedom from chemical dependency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ASAM assessments of client needs and risk factors.
• Develop personalized treatment plans using motivational interviewing.
• Lead psychoeducational groups on recovery and relapse prevention.
• Connect clients to medical, housing, and vocational resources.
• Maintain regular contact and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate with therapists and staff and assist discharge planning.
• Document progress accurately in the EHR per guidelines.
• Respond to crises and coordinate with emergency services.

Skills

Compassion for clients

Emotional stability under pressure

Exemplary professional conduct

Strong ownership & accountability

Education

CADC or SUDCC certification

Tools

Smart Care EHR

Job description

• PTO (Vacation, Sick)
• Equity Shares (ESOP)

Position:

Case Manager

Type:

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation:

$30-$32 per hour

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
• PTO (Vacation, Sick)
• Equity Shares (ESOP)

Job Description:

The Case Manager in a Substance Use Prevention Treatment (SUPT) Program is a role that combines clinical expertise, administrative proficiency, and a commitment to client-centered care. This role is integral in conducting ASAM assessments and managing daily billing in the Smart Care Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform. The ideal candidate will be a professional with a strong background in SUD treatment, proficient in ASAM criteria, and capable of navigating Smart Care EHR software. Case Manager reports to Program Director or Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment: Conduct comprehensive ASAM assessments of the client's needs, strengths, and challenges, including mental health, substance use, and medical, social, and environmental factors. This will help in creating care plans that focus on psychosocial rehabilitation and vocational goals.
• Planning: Using motivational interviewing and supportive counseling skills, develop personalized treatment plans that address clients' recovery goals.
• Group Facilitation and Skills Training: Play a key role in leading psychoeducational groups to teach recovery, relapse prevention, and independent living skills.
• Case management: Connect clients to appropriate resources and services, such as mental health treatment, substance abuse counseling, medical care, housing assistance, and vocational support.
• Monitoring and Support: Keep regular contact with clients, offering support, encouragement, and crisis intervention as needed. Also, assist the primary therapist in increasing motivation to engage in treatment.
• Collaboration and Discharge Planning: Work closely with the treatment team, including therapists, licensed vocational nurses, clinical technicians, and other professionals, to ensure coordinated and effective care. Keep referral partners informed of the client’s progress and discharge plan.
• Documentation: Adhere to program and regulatory requirements Drug Medi-cal guidelines by maintaining accurate and timely documentation of client progress, interactions, and services provided.
• Crisis Management: Respond effectively to crises, de-escalating and coordinating with emergency services when necessary.

Other Duties As Assigned:

• Monitors cases by verifying clients’ attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; providing personal support.
• Maintains clients’ records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress.
• Communicates clients’ progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identifying treatment influences.
• Improves staff competence by providing educational resources; balancing work requirements with learning opportunities; evaluating the application of learning to changes in treatment results.

Qualifications & Skills:

• License/Certification: CADC or +/ SUDCC or + Certification or higher (required)
• Experience: 1+ year(s) in the field of Substance abuse/ 1+ year(s) of behavioral healthcare experience (required)
• Additional: Valid CA Driver's License, Current Health Screen / Physical, TB Test Clearance, Current CPR/First Aid certificate, Able to Pass Live Scan (required)
• Minimum 2 years freedom from chemical dependency (required)

Important Qualities:

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong desire to apply medical knowledge / nursing skills in a behavioral health setting
• Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions
• Emotional stability under pressure
• Exemplary professional conduct and ethics

Company Description:

Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment and offer various levels of care from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.