Clinical Case Manager - Interim Housing Services JR 5024

JR 5024
Case Manager MSW
Santa Ana CA 92704
Salary: $33.09 $40.19per hour
Pay Frequency:24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full Time
NonExempt
Driving Required
Lower end of range will apply to candidates who meet minimum experience or have limited years of relevant experience. The higher end of range will apply to seasoned candidates with considerable years of relevant experience.

**The shift schedule for this position is TuesdaySaturday 3:00pm11:30pm**

PATH is seeking masters level social services professionals to join our Orange County Interim Housing team as a Clinical Case Manager. This position will provide therapeutic and case management services to support the guests residing at PATHs Yale Navigation Center in Santa Ana improve their wellness and obtain housing stability.

ABOUT THE YALE NAVIGATION CENTER
The Yale Navigation Center is a 425bed interim housing site that provides shelter and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Orange County. PATHs Interim Housing programs provide lowbarrier hightolerance settings for program participants referred to as guests who are experiencing homelessness and have a variety of complex health functional and social needs. These homelike environments are coupled with support and case management services to assist guests with developing a plan to break the cycle of homelessness stabilize in housing and reintegrate into the community.

WHAT IS A CASE MANAGER
Case Managers help Interim Housing guests break the cycle of homelessness by assisting them with the establishment and pursuit of a permanent housing plan through accessing and maintaining necessary support services in the community. Responsibilities of the Case Manager include:

• Perform initial comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment; develop a plan of intervention that addresses identified needs for housing ongoing case management services substance abuse treatment mental health services and coordination of needed community services.
• Collaborate with the client to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses short and longterm goals.
• Provide ongoing case management support to assess progress and ensure treatment plan outcomes are met oradjusted.
• Provide fieldbased therapeutic supportive case management services addressing mental health functional and substance use barriers as needed to help clients obtain and maintain housing.
• Consult with LCSW and supervisor to conduct crisis and suicide risk assessment and provide appropriate interventions complete critical incident reporting as required per contract and PATH policies.
• Provide crisis intervention services focused on enhancing the clients ability to independently problem solve utilize effective coping skills and manage their own care

WHAT YOU BRING
Were looking for candidates that:

• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
• Have HMIS experience (preferred)
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience with case management techniques including critical time intervention harm reduction strategies crisis intervention techniques and motivational interviewing
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs
• Work just as well independently as they do on a team
• Exercise mature judgement and are highly motivated selfstarting and proactive
• Are excellent at communicating whether in writing or verbally
• Have a strong sense of prioritization and can coordinate multiple demands in a highpressure environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for this position we require all candidates have:

• Masters degree in social work or equivalent behavioral health degree eligible for licensure through the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences or approved by program funder (e.g. MSW MFT)
• One 1 years of experience in healthcare case management homeless services or working with vulnerable populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current and active licensure or registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (e.g. ACSW LCSW).

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
Regardless of qualifications candidates must:

• Have employment eligibility verification
• Have or be able and willing to obtain CPR/First Aid training
• Successfully complete the following as a condition of hire:
  • Tuberculosis Test
  • Background Screening
  • Drug Test

DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role all candidates must:

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid drivers license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATHs insurance coverage

Required Experience:

Manager