Recovery-Focused Mental Health Case Manager

So Cal Health & Rehabilitation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

So Cal Health & Rehabilitation in Los Angeles seeks an Intensive Case Manager to deliver comprehensive services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. You will assess needs, link to housing, medical, educational and vocational resources, and provide rehab services to improve daily living skills within an integrated recovery approach.

You will work with a clinical team, document in the electronic health record, and participate in safety planning and crisis intervention as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass California State Department of Justice criminal background investigation, Live Scan and/or fingerprinting.
• High School Diploma or Associates Degree in mental health or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred.
• Must have at least four years of experience working in the field of mental health / social services with a HS Diploma.
• Must have at least two years of experience with an AA degree in the field of mental health / social services.
• Must have at least one years of experience with a BA degree in the field of mental health / social services.
• Must have valid California Driver's license and the availability of a car with adequate insurance.
• Ability to relate to individuals who have severe impairments in their ability to function in the community.
• Ability to respond quickly, effectively and with equanimity to member crises and life situations.
• Basic computer skills and literacy are required to use the agency electronic health record.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted case management and mental health rehabilitation services to clients, linking them with all appropriate community services.
• Work as a team with clinician, psychiatrist and other inter/intra agency staff to provide consistent services.
• Conduct needs assessment with the client in the beginning treatment and on an ongoing basis when necessary to identify rehabilitation and linkage needs of the client.
• May require to transport clients to appointments, pick up drop off etc.
• Ensure clients are involved in establishing goals impacting their functional impairments.
• Meet with all assigned clients based on frequency stated in the client’s treatment plan.
• Conduct mental health rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services both individually and in groups as necessary.
• Collaborate with client and treatment team to assist clients in linkage to housing resources, obtaining benefits, basic necessities, health services, and transportation.
• Track client’s medication to ensure that they are medication compliant and collaborate with medication support team.
• Provide crisis intervention to clients at risk of hospitalization and /or incarceration.
• Maintain contact with client’s family and/or significant other support persons as appropriate.
• Maintain productivity of 5 hours of billable service per day and submit progress notes in electronic health records within same day direct services.
• Prepare for weekly clinical staff meetings by having current information on the status of all assigned clients.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Crisis intervention

Documentation skills

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or Associates Degree in mental health or related field

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field

AA degree in mental health / social services

BA degree in mental health / social services

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

So Cal Health & Rehabilitation in Los Angeles seeks an Intensive Case Manager to deliver comprehensive services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness. You will assess needs, link to housing, medical, educational and vocational resources, and provide rehab services to improve daily living skills within an integrated recovery approach.

You will work with a clinical team, document in the electronic health record, and participate in safety planning and crisis intervention as needed.