What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Case Manager- Spanish Bilingual preferred. position at Consejo Counseling and Referral Service?
Behavioral Health Case Manager- Spanish Bilingual preferred.
Consejo Counseling and Referral Service not-for-profit organization is hiring a full-time and/or part-time Behavioral Health Case Manager.
Bachelor's degree and Spanish Bilingual preferred.
We have exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, personal days, life insurance, AD&D, training funds, and your birthday off. We offer relocation cost assistance and a sign-on bonus. If you're interested in pursuing a career in social work or a related field, consider getting a Master's degree. And if you're already on your way, congratulations! We can enhance your expertise and career opportunities.
Summary of Job Description:
Reporting to the Program Manager/Clinical Supervisor the Case Manager will work in partnership with the client and Behavior Health team to provide responsive, culturally sensitive, and comprehensive services to the clients of Consejo's Behavior Health Programs. The Case Manager will work with clients of different age ranges and backgrounds, persistent mental health and substance use disorders concerns, and complex needs. The goal of the program is to provide responsive and comprehensive services to clients to improve their stability, wellness, and recovery. The Case Manager will assist in making referrals, coordinating care, and working with multiple systems including but not limited to jails, hospitals, vocational and housing programs, schools, legal systems, and medical providers.
Being able to perform such meaningful work on a day-to-day basis brings you great fulfillment, and this is why you are perfect for this position as Behavioral Health Case Manager!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a caseload, size to be determined by Clinical Supervisor/Program Manager
- Provide a minimum of four direct client service hours per day.
- Provide advocacy, outreach, information, and referral services to clients in need of case management services including wrap-around services.
- Coordinate services with Behavior Health staff and other service providers and/or agencies to ensure optimal client care.
- Assess crises and provide crisis interventions when necessary.
- Establish liaisons to access community services, e.g. medical care, housing, food, etc.
- Provide education, outreach, and information in the community as needed.
- Provide transportation for SUD and MH clients to groups as needed, utilizing Consejo's vehicles.
- Provide family support and support for others of significant importance to the client.
- Serve as a liaison between the client and the multiple numbers of systems utilized by the client.
- Advocate on behalf of the client to ensure that the client remains in school, home, and the community when appropriate.
- Connect the client and the family to appropriate resources in the community.
- Reduce the client's law enforcement involvement, truancy, school suspension, juvenile detention/jail, psychiatric hospitalization, out-of-home placement, and homelessness.
- Complete all required documentation to be 100% file compliant.
- Attend mandatory clinical in-services/training, supervision, and regularly scheduled department/agency meetings.
- Understanding of and ability to provide culturally appropriate and sensitive services.
- Serve on committees, task forces, and special assignments as directed
- Assumes other duties/tasks as assigned by the Program Manager/Clinical Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or AA with 2 or more years of experience
- Obtain the proper credentialing through the state of Washington as Agency Affiliated
- Experience in major specialization in social, behavioral, or human services or human-related fields or with related volunteer experience comparable to two years of full-time work in social, behavioral, or human services or related fields.
- The employee is required to be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and be able to obtain a license.
- Proficient in speaking, reading, and writing both English and Spanish.
- Experience working with a mental health population preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Valid driver's license and car insurance
WORK SCHEDULE
This full-time in-person therapy position works a typical schedule of 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday.
SALARY RANGE
$25.00 - $27.88/hr. depending on experience, qualifications and credentials.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this Behavioral Health Case Manager job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Salary : $25 - $28
