Case Manager I

Tarzana Treatment Center; California; On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Care

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

FSA

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

401(k)

Career Advancement

Continuing Education

Job summary

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. seeks a passionate Case Manager for an outpatient Substance Use Disorder program in Los Angeles, focusing on assessing needs, developing treatment plans and ensuring access to medical, social, and community resources.

The team includes Counselors, Case Managers, Therapists, and Peer Support Specialists to meet the changing needs of our patient population. Prior SUD experience and AOD registration are required; bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an academic Addiction Studies program and registration with CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP.
• 1 year experience in a Behavioral Healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduits professional conduct in dress, language, attitude and behavior.
• Informs patients about Tarzana Treatment Centers services relevant to family members.
• Attends trainings and required staff meetings.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan.
• Assists with employment/vocational referrals and provides resume preparation guidance.
• Provides outreach and follow up services to reengage patients in treatment.
• Facilitates discharge planning covering housing, employment, medical, and aftercare.
• Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities to resolve issues.
• Provides regular progress notes documenting contacts, progress and referrals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrator.

Skills

Behavioral healthcare experience

Case management

Bilingual preferred

Education

Enrollment in an academic Addiction Studies program and CCAPP/CAADE/CADTP registration

Job description

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MRT BHC SUD Regular Full time Professional Los Angeles, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2424

$27.77 To $31.30 Hourly

Department: All Sites

Reports To: As assigned by Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Seeking a passionate, motivated Case Manager to join an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder program located in the MLK Behavioral Health Center, a one of a kind facility that meets the entire healthcare needs of an underserved population in SPA 6. The Case Manager focuses on assessing patient needs, developing treatment plans, and ensuring access to medical, social, and community resources. The SUD program consists of a dynamic interdisciplinary team of Counselors, Case Managers, Therapists, and Peer Support Specialists who collaborate to meet the changing needs of our patient population. Prior SUD experience required, as well as a positive and customer service oriented demeanor. Registration with a certified AOD body required. Bi-lingual preferred. Competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Benefits Package

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Competitive wages
• Stability and career advancement
• Continuing Education Opportunities

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

General Duties:

• Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude and behavior.
• Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.
• Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics.
• Inform patients about other services offered by Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC) that may be appropriate for the patient’s family members.
• Attends in-services trainings and educational workshops.
• Attends all required staff meetings.
• Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress activities, etc.
• As appropriate works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed.
• Assist with employment/vocational referrals, provide vocational counseling re resume preparation, job interviewing etc.
• Provides outreach and follow up services to patients in and out of treatment, to check progress, offer additional services, help reengage in treatment, make needed referrals.
• Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients, including areas of housing, employment, medical psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc.
• Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning issues
• Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record which document contacts, progress towards identified goals, program participation, referrals, discharge planning and other case management activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrator.

EXPERIENCE

1. For AOD Programs:

• Enrollment in an academic Addiction Studies program and registration with CCAPP, CAADE, or CADTP
• 1 year experience in a Behavioral Healthcare setting.

2. For all other Programs:

• 1 year experience in a Behavioral Healthcare setting (HIV programs) and DVSS Certification for DV specific staff

4. Valid driver’s license and insurance

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

For AOD programs, registration or certification with a DHCS approved state level counselor certification agencies.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.