Outpatient Mental Health & SUD Case Manager - Care Coordination

Renewal Health Group; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Licensing fee reimbursement

Education assistance

Employee referral bonus

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Paid vacation and sick leave

6 paid holidays

Jury duty pay

401(k) with 4% match

Job summary

Phoenix Rising Recovery in California is seeking a Case Manager for its mental health outpatient treatment program. The role provides care coordination, supports treatment engagement, discharge planning, and linkage to community resources within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of full-time case management with mental health clients; a master's degree is preferred and a Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate is a plus.

Qualifications

• One year full-time case management experience with mental health clients.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Substance Abuse Counseling certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of client-centered treatment principles.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• English fluency in speaking, reading and writing.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and maintain regular communication with clients, families, referral sources, outside providers, and community agencies
• Assist clients with treatment engagement, discharge planning, and linking to community resources
• Support scheduling appointments, transportation, housing, and employment resources
• Support clients in developing independent living skills, coping strategies, and reintegration
• Facilitate discharge planning, aftercare, and link to community resources
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in the EMR
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and provide client updates
• Provide psychoeducation, advocacy, and encouragement to clients
• Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation when necessary
• Facilitate groups as needed
• Collaborate with therapists, medical staff, nursing, and direct care
• Participate in trainings, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Independence

Team collaboration

Professional boundaries

English fluency

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree

Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate

Job description

Phoenix Rising Recovery in California is seeking a Case Manager for its mental health outpatient treatment program. The role provides care coordination, supports treatment engagement, discharge planning, and linkage to community resources within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of full-time case management with mental health clients; a master's degree is preferred and a Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate is a plus.