Description
Position Title: Case Manager
Program/Dept: New Ventures
Reports to: Program Director
Classification: Regular Full Time Non-Exempt
Compensation: $31.33 hourly Full Benefits Package
About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supports youth and adults across multiple counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area. Caminar builds strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based whole-person care. Founded in 1964 Caminars vision is to be a beacon of safety compassion and fulfillment supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Our mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment delivered through evidence-based whole-person care.
Position Summary: Caminars Case Management program is an intensive full-service psychiatric treatment and rehabilitation program based in the city of San Mateo for individuals in the county who are at risk of hospitalization. Under supervision of the Program Director the Case Manager provides services including but not limited to assessment individual and group counseling crisis intervention medication management and 24-hour on-call emergency response services on a rotation basis. The Case Manager also supports and assists individuals in developing independent living skills and rehabilitation goals provides liaison to other mental health agencies and professionals and works with family members and others in the clients support system.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support the development and attainment of client rehabilitation goals including securing of housing and employment development of a support system increasing socialization skills participating in recreational activities etc.
- Assist with and teach activities of daily living such as meal planning and preparation personal hygiene and budgeting.
- Support and assist with client maintenance of personal health including attainment of and follow through with medical psychiatric and dental care.
- Maintain a client caseload as assigned.
- Maintain at least a 65% billable service time to total work time percentage productivity level.
- Document in a timely manner treatment planning and interventions according to agency county and MediCal billing and quality assurance requirements.
- Coordinate client treatment with all other members of the treatment team including family members conservators discharge planners and social workers when clients are hospitalized.
- Drive own or agency vehicle to treatment destinations as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
- Participate in an emergency on-call rotation system as defined in the Emergency On-Call Agreement.
- Monitor cleanliness and maintenance of client living environments providing assistance as necessary in order to meet minimum standards.
- In team meetings contribute to the development of individual treatment and behavior plans.
- Develop and maintain a respectful caring tolerant ethical and empowering relationship with all individuals served.
- Assist in resolution of conflicts between and among roommates and housemates.
- Evaluate need for entitlement benefits and assist clients as required in obtaining them.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate psycho-educational groups and recreational/social activities.
- Provide monthly accounting of client outcomes and service utilization.
- Perform all job functions in cooperation with the supervisor other staff on the case management team and other service providers involved in the treatment effort including sharing information regarding all important interventions.
- Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings as assigned.
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled supervision sessions.
- Attend and complete trainings as assigned and in a timely manner.
- Participate in promoting a safe healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws industry standards and the agencys own Health & Safety Program.
- Complete and submit accurate time sheets and absence reports to program management in a timely manner.
- Promote within the agency and with the general public the philosophy and practice of social rehabilitation.
- Actively nurture and advance the cooperative harmonious and teamwork oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace; Through daily efforts and presentation promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organizations mission philosophy policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties responsibilities and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Must be passionate about Caminars mission.
- Candidates registered with the California BBS are strongly encouraged to apply; licensed supervision hours are available.
- BA/BS in a mental health-related field. Absent a BA/BS a minimum of two years (4000 hours) of verifiable program experience in the provision of direct services to individuals with severe mental illness is required. High school diploma/GED required.
Position Requirements:
- Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs. and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing writing etc. Must be able to walk stand and sit for extended periods.
- Sensory: Frequently required to read documents written reports and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise as in answering the phone interacting with residents and staff etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
- Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
- Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances dust and loud noises.
- Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer phone and fax machine.
Essential Requirements:
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Medical Dental and Vision
Health coverage choices to fit you and your familys needs. A zero-cost option foremployeeonly and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.
Flexible Spending Account
Receive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.
Employee Wellness Program
Well reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues.
Life Long-termDisability andAD&D Insurance
Provided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.
Paid Time Off
We offer twelve paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.
401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
We offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions.
The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferralsatone year of service.
Commuter Benefits
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Employee Assistance Program
For whatever issue you might face our Life Assistance Program offers free confidential assistance at no cost to you.
Caminar is a leader in providing innovative client-oriented behavioral health services and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our team. Please visit our web site at