Base pay range $24.00/hr - $30.50/hr
Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation. We’re honored to serve diverse communities and provide care and support to people from various backgrounds. If you come to us, we will treat you like any other patient. This role is for a BH Case Manager who collaborates with the Clinic Manager to coordinate resources and services for clients, assist the mental health clinician in developing and delivering services to mentally ill individuals, participate in group and individual counseling programs, advocate for clients, and document case records. Emphasis is on an interdisciplinary team approach to provide comprehensive care to clients and their families. The Case Manager should believe in dignity for all and in clients’ right to participate in planning their own mental health care.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for assisting the client to complete appropriate releases of information important to client compliance with individual plans of care.
Advocates for clients when there is a problem in the service delivery system.
Assists clients in identifying and correcting situations that contribute to mental health problems; performs crisis intervention counseling at a level not requiring licensure; assists clinicians in planning the range of care needed to meet clients’ needs.
Responsible for maintaining assigned caseload and client contacts as required by contract requirements and/or program protocols.
Candidates must be culturally competent and demonstrate ability to engage with patients of multi-cultural backgrounds, nationalities, origins and diverse sexual preferences.
Visits clients regularly in their homes and in the community to assess their home situations, deliver services, and determine if other services are required.
Keeps accurate, up-to-date records on clients served in accordance with system standards.
Prepares and delivers oral presentations to the public regarding Clinica Sierra Vista’s mental health services program.
Works with other staff to develop community resources.
Serves as liaison with other community agencies and schools.
Develops and implements support and educational groups.
Be available to translate for specific sessions, if qualified.
You’ll be successful with the following qualifications:
Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Behavioral Science, Social Work or related field.
A clean drug screen confirmation.
Pass DMV background check.
Clinica Sierra Vista values human rights, inclusivity, equality, and a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable law. We seek to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to the community.
Senioriy level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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