Clinical Case Manager-SMI

Felton Alameda County Reentry Program

Agency Overview

Founded in 1889, the Felton Institute (formerly known as Family Service Agency of San Francisco) has a 130-year history of innovation in services for vulnerable children, families, and adults. Felton’s mission is to respond to human needs with cutting edge social services and treatment that combine the best social science research with cultural sensitivity, a deep respect for the consumer, and a commitment to social justice.

Program Description
The Reentry Case Management team offers mental health services to TAY and adults with mild to moderate mental health conditions and includes a continuum of care, including treatment of dual diagnosis and justice system-impacted individuals. This program will help increase coordination among its service delivery systems; support clients in navigating transition of care; expand the inter-displinary treatment team approach of planning of care, treatment, supervision and services for individuals; and improve client outcomes to reduce recidivism among residents receiving supervision under AB 109 (realignment).

Overview of Position
• Provide case management, mental health and substance use recovery and wellness services, and crisis prevention and intervention within context of multi-disciplinary team
• Develop and maintain good clinical relationships with clients
• Utilize evidence-informed and evidence-based interventions to address client needs and goals
• Collaborate with community partners acting as current access and intervention points; including jails, Adult Probation, and community social service providers
• Meet documentation and other deadlines; comply with requirements for Medi-Cal/county paperwork.
• Perform administrative tasks within timelines (chart completion, meeting attendance, etc.)

Required Qualifications
• A minimum of 2 years of case management and mental health treatment for TAY and adults who are justice impacted (including experience with co-occuring disorders)
• Masters degree or higher in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related clinical field
• Comprehensive range of mental health and substance abuse counseling, assessment, and crisis intervention skills
• Ability to work cooperatively on a multi-disciplinary team, and to work with clients with various ethnic backgrounds
• Knowledge of DSM 5
• Willingness to work from a strength-based, harm reduction, client centered model with an emphasis on evidence-based practices

Additional Information: 
Division: Justice Services
Position: 100%
Reports to: Program Manager