Clinical Case Manager

Position summary: Under the supervision of the Program Director(s), the Case Manager provides clinical and rehabilitation services to adults with psychiatric disabilities living in or in transition to the community in Solano County. The Case Manager leads the design and implementation of treatment goals; is an advocate for clients; provides crisis prevention and intervention; and enhances the individual’s quality of life.

Essential Duties s Responsibilities:

• Provide case management, mental health services, and crisis intervention for adults living with severe mental illness.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups utilizing evidence-based practices.
• In team meetings, contribute to the development of individual treatment and behavior plans.
• Support the development and attainment of client rehabilitation goals, including securing of housing and employment, development of a support system, increasing socialization skills, participating in recreational activities, etc.
• Support and assist with maintenance of personal health, including attainment of and follow through with medical, psychiatric, and dental care.
• Develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with all individuals served in the program, on the team and with county entities.
• Evaluate the need for entitlement benefits and assist as required in obtaining them.
• Maintain a client caseload as assigned.
• Maintain weekly productivity levels on documentation and patient engagement, following Fee for Service Models.
• Document in a timely manner treatment planning and interventions according to agency, county, and Medi-Cal billing and quality assurance requirements.
• Drive own or agency vehicle to treatment destinations, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
• Qualifications and Skills:
• Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.
• MA/MS in mental health/social work-related field (preferred, not required)
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required. Experience with Human Service Information Systems is strongly preferred. Experience with web-based time and attendance and staff training and development system strongly preferred.
• Problem solving—identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Essential Requirements:
• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
• This position may require limited, occasional, or frequent driving.  If required, a valid California driver license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law.  In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
• Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.