CLINICAL CASE MANAGER-PIR (PART-TIME POSITION)

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD:
All regular appointees serve a six (6) month introductory period.

CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS:
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Neighborhood House Association hires only U.S. citizens and others lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

This Job Announcement is not an offer of employment. The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any of the provisions contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Any person who is hired may voluntarily leave their employment upon giving proper notice, and may be terminated by the Agency at any time and for any reason. Any oral or written statements to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employee.

Please note that offers of employment are only valid if they are made by the Human Resources Department

All qualified applicants willreceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteranstatus.

Under the supervision of the Project In-Reach Program Director, the Clinical Case Manager provides clinical care coordination and/or crisis intervention to individuals age 18+ with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders 20-30 days pre-release and up to 90 days post-release as they prepare to exit detention facilities, including providing mental health assessments, individual counseling, case management, researching and organizing the necessary community resources in order to support client’s transition to the community; and performs related work as required.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, independent worker who possesses a solid knowledge of cultural and socio-economic issues relevant to providing appropriate case management services to special population groups, including Latino, African-American, and Transition Age Youth; Legal and ethical issues pertaining to delivery of professional services; Human behavior theory; Local community and mental health resources available to assist incarcerated clients; Group dynamic theories and facilitation methods; Diagnostic categories (DSM V); Social, psychological and physical factors of mental, emotional, and substance abuse disorders; Types of illicit drugs and behavior patterns associated with them; Addictive behavior treatment methods; and Community resources. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to Assess for the purpose of acquiring diagnostic information and developing case management treatment plans; Work with the incarcerated population and correctional staff; Maintain detailed client documentation; Exercise tact, objectivity, sensitivity, strategy and judgment in dealing with a variety of people with mental illnesses; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, correctional staff, other professional staff and the public; Operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications, and operate other standard office equipment; Understand, interpret, explain and apply local, state and federal law and regulations governing mental health programs and correctional facilities; Analyze complex mental health and substance abuse program issues and problems, evaluate alternative solutions and develop sound conclusions, recommendations and courses of action; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Successfully perform duties in a field-based setting.

A typical way of obtaining the necessary experience and training is by obtaining a Master’s Degree from an accredited university, plus license or registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences in one of the following: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT); or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred; Associate Marriage and Family Therapist or Associate Social Worker required. Graduate-level internship experience working with a population with co-occurring disorders is preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in a substance use/mental health setting, experience with motivational interviewing and different therapeutic approaches, experience with mental health diagnoses, experience working with Latino and African-American and the incarcerated population is highly desirable.