Evening Crisis Solutions Case Manager | 0.6 FTE

DESC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Medical coverage

EAP

FSA

ORCA subsidy

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Union SEIU 1199NW

Job summary

DESC is a residential crisis solutions center providing stabilization services and integrated care for individuals with behavioral health needs in Seattle. The Case Manager role offers a 0.6 FTE schedule (22.5 hours/week) on a swing shift (3:00pm–11:30pm) with days on Saturday through Monday, plus a $0.50/hour shift differential and strong union representation.

Benefits include dental, life, long-term disability, medical coverage with no employee premiums, plus EAP, FSA, ORCA subsidy, paid time

Qualifications

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science, OR a combination of 1 year of relevant paid work experience and demonstrations of the ability to perform the required job duties.
• Ability to meet Washington Department of Health requirements for registration as a Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor (RAAC) or any other superseding credential.
• Ability to drive an agency vehicle to conduct agency-related business. A current Washington State driver's license and insurable driving record are required.
• Ability to obtain a Washington State Food Handler’s Permit.
• Interest in working with individuals who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional mental health/substance use disorder programs.
• Be able to pass a Washington State Criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Participate in psychiatric consultation, supervision, program meetings and in-service trainings; participate in clinical reviews and case conferences for clients admitted to the CSC.
• Create and implement short-term care plans, develop client-driven goal planners and discharge dispositions.
• Facilitate clients' access to community resources and services; assist clients in building relationships with external care teams; work with existing care teams to provide goal-oriented case management services.
• Participate in verbal de-escalation in emergent situations; work as a team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment including 15-minute client wellness checks.
• Demonstrate DESC core values and professionalism in all client and staff interactions; follow agency clinical policies and procedures; participate in quality assurance reviews when assigned
• Maintain current and complete clinical and administrative records, including but not limited to goal planners, progress notes, safety and risk assessments, shift summary notes, and care-coordination between internal and/or external partners.
• Provide phone consultation for referents to the CSC, monitors office security cameras, answer phone calls, and other administrative duties.
• Serve food, do laundry and change linens, help clean common areas, and occasionally clean up bodily fluids and biohazardous waste using appropriate PPE.
• Provide transportation for clients (such as appointments outside of CSC) when needed.
• Attend a 2-week onboarding process upon hire, as well as other full-day trainings on an ongoing basis.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related behavioral science

Job description

DESC is a residential crisis solutions center providing stabilization services and integrated care for individuals with behavioral health needs in Seattle. The Case Manager role offers a 0.6 FTE schedule (22.5 hours/week) on a swing shift (3:00pm–11:30pm) with days on Saturday through Monday, plus a $0.50/hour shift differential and strong union representation.

Benefits include dental, life, long-term disability, medical coverage with no employee premiums, plus EAP, FSA, ORCA subsidy, paid time