Outpatient Case Manager

The Help Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,031 - 32,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer-sponsored Health Insurance Plan

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Pet Insurance

Vacation and Sick time

EAP

Job summary

The Help Group in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Case Manager for their Van Nuys Outpatient team to support children and families. This role involves case management, crisis intervention, and collaboration with other health providers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of social services experience, and strong DMH paperwork skills. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in social services is required.
• Solid DMH paperwork experience is necessary.
• Experience with DCFS and court systems is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to children and their families.
• Maintain client charts and meet DMH paperwork deadlines.
• Assist clients in linking with other service agencies.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Overview

The Help Group's Outpatient Department is a family-focused, child-centered mental health provider offering comprehensive services to children and families in our community. We serve children and families affected by abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness, poverty, etc. We are currently seeking a Case Manager for our Van Nuys Outpatient team. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with solid DMH paperwork experience, as well as DCFS and court system experience. Must be available to provide 24‑hour crisis intervention support to clients and families as needed.

What The Help Group Is Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
• 2 years experience in social services is required
• Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred

Exciting Responsibilities

• Provide case management to children and their families, including the identification and pursuit of resources necessary and appropriate to meet client needs.
• Provide in‑home or in‑office direct services to families as needed.
• Provide supportive assistance to the client and the family unit in the assessment and determination of need followed by direct linkage to needed resources.
• Work directly with clients' therapist as part of a team to alleviate barriers to clients and their families.
• Assist with securing adequate living arrangements, housing needs, food‑related needs, vocational needs, educational needs, supportive services, social/recreation and mental health services.
• Assist clients and their families in linking with other service agencies as necessary.
• Attend outside agency meetings with community liaisons as assigned.
• Maintain client chart in a responsible manner and meet all DMH paperwork and deadlines in a timely manner.
• Attend mandatory provider meetings, trainings for the program.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 20+ people.

Benefits

• 100% Employer‑sponsored Health Insurance Plan
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Sick time
• EAP

Salary Range: $21.80 to $23.32 per hour.