Case Manager Employment Specialist - Community Mental Health 624

Telecare; Escondido (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in behavioral health services is seeking a Case Manager to support individuals with mental illness. The role involves case management and direct support to help clients live independently. Candidates must have relevant experience and a commitment to community service.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: 16.7 days in the first year

Nine Paid Holidays

Online University Tuition Discount

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent with 3 years of experience in mental health.
• Associate’s degree with 2 years of experience or Bachelor's degree in Social Services.
• At least 1 year of direct service experience as an Employment Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness.
• Assist clients in living independently in their chosen community.
• Drive clients to appointments and groups as needed.

Skills

Direct service experience

Community services knowledge

Client transportation

Education

High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree in Social Services

Job description

What You Will Do to Change Lives

Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.

Shifts Available:

Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Expected starting wage range is $21.49 - $26.25. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; OR Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Services
• Must possess at least 1 year of direct service experience providing assistance as a Employment Specialist
• Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.

What’s In It for You*

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
• Nine Paid Holidays
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

CARE Court Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is opening in partnership with San Diego County Behavioral Health in response to California’s Community, Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act.

CARE Court ACT will deliver time-limited, community-based, holistic support to people who meet CARE criteria and agree to participate in these services. Our person-centered approach to care meets people wherever they are in their recovery — addressing the complex needs of the individual and connecting them to resources to thrive in their community.

For more information about the CARE Act and who qualifies for it, please visit these links:

• CARE Act Overview
• CARE Act Resources for Petitioners
• CARE Eligibility Criteria

Essentials At A Glance

Program Type: Community-based

To Make Referrals: A referral to CARE Court can be initiated by family members, behavioral health providers, first responders, or other approved petitioners by filing a petition with the Superior Court. Referrals to Telecare CARE ACT are made by the County of San Diego.

# of Members Served: 160 members

Who We Serve: All criteria must be met to be eligible for admittance

• Aged 18 years and older.
• Diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or another psychotic disorder in the same class.
• Individuals must be experiencing symptoms that are persistent, interfere with daily life, and may lead to a loss of independence.
• Individuals can not receive voluntary treatment elsewhere.
• One of the following must be applicable:
• Individual is at risk of safely interacting with the community without supervision, and their condition is deteriorating.
• Individuals who need services to prevent relapse or deterioration that would result in disability or serious injury to themselves or others.
• Individuals who will likely benefit from ACT treatment plan.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with a serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or major depression, are not eligible.
• Mental illness must not be based on a medical condition, including a physical health condition such as a traumatic brain injury, autism, dementia, or a neurological condition.
• Individuals with a current diagnosis of substance use disorder must also have a psychotic disorder and meet all the other criteria to be eligible.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Case Manager, Case Management, Employment Specialist, Jobs Coordinator

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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