Summary We believe the role would place you in a highly energized environment where you would be inspired to share your years of experience along with providing extraordinary support for the team and community. So we commit to hiring top talent and cultivating a culture based on merit. That commitment reflects our belief in the importance of a culture in which everyone is welcomed, everyone is accepted, and everyone is valued.
Founded in 1976, Janus is a non-profit dedicated to its mission: to provide supportive, hope-inspiring and successful substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services in a professional and compassionate environment while assisting individuals and families on their journey toward wellness and recovery. At Janus, our clients' well-being is exceptionally meaningful to us, and it is that environment that inspires everything we do. Visit us at www.janussc.org
Key Qualifications - Coordinate, monitor and adjust all aspects of a client's care from intake to discharge.
- Ensure that everyone who delivers care to someone is working toward a common goal.
- Communicate with members of the team and review client health information.
- Screen and assess eligible patients.
- Ensure that a client is engaged with necessary clinical and/or wrap-around services in the community, helps transitions happen smoothly, and ensures that the work of multiple caregivers is coordinated.
- Evaluate the treatment plan, and facilitate the services needed to ensure all therapies are complete.
- Coordinates with justice system stakeholders and community partners to ensure best healthcare outcomes for clients.
- Advocating for patients' rights and ensuring that they receive appropriate care.
Description You will be responsible for managing high-quality case management interventions to potential enrollees and supporting clients in the IOT, Withdraw Management and Residential Treatment centers. The nature of the role includes assessment, goal setting, care coordination, crisis management, coordinating process improvements and execution of weekly standing tasks. We expect our team to work collaboratively and actively resolve conflicts. You'll establish and maintain strong working relationships with peers and partners and provide regular status updates, summarizing issues to key points and actions required. The Case Manager is expected to demonstrate exceptional flexibility, willingness to learn, ability to work effectively on a team, empathic and strengths-based skills, as well as exceptional time management skills. Finally, you'll represent the organization to other internal groups and clients to ensure that Janus's objectives are well understood.
Education & Experience - 2 or more years of full-time case management experience in substance use disorder treatment programs, or integrated behavioral health programs will be strongly considered as parity with bachelor's degree.
- Bachelor's degree in behavioral health related field with some experience providing case management or care coordination.
- Registered or Certified by CADTP or CCAPP, or MFTi or ASW interns are also encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge of & experience in peer support modalities, including WRAP, 12 step recovery, etc.
- Knowledge of HIPPA standards & CFR42 confidentiality restrictions
- Current or recent professional experience conducting counseling (preferred)
- Possess a California driver's license with the ability to pass a DMV check and drive clients in personal vehicle.
- Bilingual (preferred)
Pay & Benefits At Janus, base salary is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $25.00 and $28.00 per hour and your base pay will be considered on your job-related skills, training, qualifications, experience, and relevant education.
You'll also receive access to benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage,12 paid holidays, retirement benefits, no cost mental health counseling services, and 12 paid sick days per year!
Janus of Santa Cruz maintains and promotes a working environment free from discrimination and harassment; and provides all current and prospective employees with equal opportunity in employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, sex, gender identity, physical characteristics, marital status, age, sexual orientation, organizational affiliation, veteran status, or past justice related situations.