Case Manager

Mental Health Systems; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TURN is a dynamic organization focused on client-centered care and serving diverse mental health needs. We seek a committed case manager to help clients access medical, educational, social, vocational, and housing resources, coordinate whole-person care, and advocate for clients’ best interests.

Responsibilities include crisis intervention, discharge planning, documentation, referrals, and field-based services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in social services.
• For SUD CM, a certification from recognized board is preferred and registration required.
• For Housing, two years of experience and an AA degree in social service or related field or High School Diploma and 5 years’ experience.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in the screening process and ensure the accuracy of data collection.
• Facilitates coordinated referral process for mental health services.
• Provides onsite and school-based services to youth enrolled in the MHSSA Program.
• Assist with community trainings and presentations as needed.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Coordination of care

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services

AA degree in social service or related field

High School Diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR software

Job description

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.
• Assist in the screening process and ensure the accuracy of data collection.
• Facilitates coordinated referral process for mental health services.
• Provides onsite and school-based services to youth enrolled in the MHSSA Program.
• Assist with community trainings and presentations as needed.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in social services.
• For SUD CM a certification from recognized board is preferred and registration required.
• For Housing two years of experience and an AA degree in social service or related field or High School Diploma and 5 years’ experience.
• Valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance per contract requirements required.
• Experience providing mental health and/or substance use disorder services preferred.
• Cultural competency understanding required.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and EHR software preferred.

Physical Requirements

These physical demands represent what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. As mentioned above, reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified disabilities.

• Seeing Hearing
• Speaking Stooping/Bending
• Working in cramped spaces Working in the office environment with an awareness of potential hazards and with an ability to safely maneuver around furniture and equipment (moving from a space where one may be confined, including but not limited to, office space, gallerian environment or ventilation system)
• Moving between offices/clients Driving – light errands
• Climbing Lifting/carrying heavy items
• 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).