Case Manager

Laguna Shores Behavioral Health; Dana Point (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Laguna Shores Behavioral Health in Dana Point, CA seeks a qualified counselor to conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide counseling within a multidisciplinary team.

You will motivate clients, coordinate care, educate families, and help create aftercare plans while maintaining confidentiality and complying with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Current certification through California Consortium of Addiction Programs or equivalent.
• Two years’ experience in the substance abuse field.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Orient new clients to the expectations of Laguna Shores Behavioral Health and the treatment plan.
• Aid clients in setting short and long-term goals by promoting adaptive coping skills.
• Liaise with family, friends, partners and outside resources to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate clients on behavioral health and daily skills training for high-quality care.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to address daily concerns and crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist clients in developing an aftercare plan for confidence after program exit.
• Uphold client confidentiality per policies and laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Substance abuse experience

Education

CADC I/II/III or equivalent

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Qualifications

• Substance abuse experience: 2 years (Required)
• CADC I/II/III or equivalent (Required)
• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Full Job Description

This position is responsible for conducting assessments, treatment planning, counseling, multidisciplinary treatment team consultation and coordination of recovery program services. Motivates clients to actively participate in their therapeutic program, facilitate implementation, presentation, evaluation and revision of treatment plans, and facilitate/present educational programs to clients.

Responsibilities:

• Orient new clients to the expectations of, services offered by, and treatment plan she/he will work towards while at Laguna Shores Behavioral Health.
• Aid client in setting and achieving short and long-term goals by promoting adaptive coping skills that will set the client up for success.
• Liaison with family, friends, partners, and outside resources to create a supportive environment and ensure continuity of care.
• Educate the clients on behavioral health, promoting healthy resources and daily skills training to provide highest quality person-centered care.
• Work closely with other members of the clinical team in addressing daily concerns, intervening if crisis intervention is required, and offering additional directives for care to provide highest quality person-centered care.
• Assist clients in developing an aftercare plan so that s/he will feel confident upon exiting the program.
• Uphold client confidentiality in accordance with company policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current certification through California Consortium of Addiction Programs or equivalent
• Two years’ experience in the substance abuse field
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification

Competencies:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Advanced knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality
• Advanced knowledge of behaviors and emotion related to addiction
• Ability to facilitate group counseling
• Skills in documenting effective group and individual notes
• Ability to coordinate volunteer and vocational activities for clients
• Knowledge about the FMLA process and coordination
• Skills in ACA intervention strategies
• Ability to create effective discharge and aftercare plans

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Substance abuse: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CADC I/II/III or equivalent (Required)

Schedule:

Monday- Friday

8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.