Clinical Case Manager: Housing & Mental Health Advocate

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (no premiums/payroll for emp)

Dental

Life

Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

ORCA card subsidy

Paid Time Off (34 days per year)

Retirement Plan

Job summary

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) in Seattle is seeking a dedicated case manager to support adults with severe and persistent mental illness. You will work within SAGE, collaborating with housing staff to develop care plans and coordinate services.

The role emphasizes outreach, housing retention, crisis intervention, and advocacy to secure community resources, food, housing, and medical care. A Bachelor’s in a behavioral science and a Washington driver’s license are required; a Master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science, or 1 year of relevant paid work experience.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license with insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-going case management to adults with severe mental illnesses.
• Develop client care and housing retention plans with Scattered Sites team.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and create goal planners with consumer participation.
• Coordinate psychiatric treatment, substance abuse treatment, and 24-hour support services.
• Advocate for access to community resources and maintain rights.
• Travel locally for outreach and home visits.
• Document services and meet administrative deadlines.

Skills

Client engagement

Recovery-focused practice

Harm reduction

Cross-cultural communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or psychology

Master’s degree in social work or psychology

Job description

DESC (Downtown Emergency Service Center) in Seattle is seeking a dedicated case manager to support adults with severe and persistent mental illness. You will work within SAGE, collaborating with housing staff to develop care plans and coordinate services.

The role emphasizes outreach, housing retention, crisis intervention, and advocacy to secure community resources, food, housing, and medical care. A Bachelor’s in a behavioral science and a Washington driver’s license are required; a Master’s