Case Manager (52436)

WestCare Inc; Bullhead City (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Safehouse in Bullhead City, AZ seeks a full-time position to collaborate with a counselor and provide mental health and substance abuse services to clients. The role includes assessments, eligibility verification, and coordinating client entry across the program.

Qualifications include a 2-year degree or higher in behavioral health, with preferred two years of direct counseling experience; bilingualism optional. Valid driver’s license and compliance checks required; salary is hourly.

Qualifications

• 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 comparable experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent with two years of college-level education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assessments and evaluations to determine service level.
• Administer agency-approved assessment instruments.
• Prepare induction packets and verify program eligibility.
• Work with seniors.
• Coordinate client entry into the program with all components.
• Give presentations and seminars about WestCare's services.
• May conduct assessments in jails and institutions.
• Answer inquiries from prospective clients about programs.
• Coordinate transportation of new clients from jail facilities.
• Prepare correspondence to referral sources regarding assessment outcomes.
• Embody WestCare Foundation's mission and values.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Assessment administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health

Associates degree with behavioral health major

High school diploma + two years of college

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Safehouse - Bullhead City, AZ 86442

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $21.50 - $21.50 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Any

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.

QualificationsEssential 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.