Position Title: Case Manager Clinical
Program/Dept: Comprehensive Case Management
Reports to: CCM Program Director
Classification: Fulltime, Regular, Non-Exempt
Salary: $35+ DOEE & Benefits
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, Caminar's 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.
Caminar values diversity . People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faiths, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more, please visit www.caminar.org.
Position Summary:Under the supervision of the Program Director(s), the Case Manager provides clinical and rehabilitation services to adults with psychiatric disabilities living in or in transition to the community in Solano County. The Case Managers leads the design and implementation of treatment goals; is an advocate for clients; provides crisis prevention and intervention; and enhances the individuals quality of life.
Essential Duties s Responsibilities :- Provide case management, mental health services, and crisis intervention for adults living with severe mental illness.
- Facilitate psychoeducational groups utilizing evidence-based practices.
- In team meetings, contribute to the development of individual treatment and behavior plans.
- 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.
- Support and assist with maintenance of personal health, including attainment of and follow through with medical, psychiatric, and dental care.
- Develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with all individuals served in the program, on the team and with county entities.
- Evaluate the need for entitlement benefits and assist as required in obtaining them.
- Maintain a client caseload as assigned.
- Maintain weekly productivity levels on documentation and patient engagement, following Fee for Service Models.
- Document in a timely manner treatment planning and interventions according to agency, county, and Medi-Cal 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.
- 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 weekly and clinical supervision session with assigned Director(s).
- Attend and complete trainings as assigned and in a timely manner.
- 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 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 self-presentation to promote an atmosphere of dignity and mutual respect in line with the organizations mission, philosophy, policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects as assigned.
- Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.
- MA/MS in mental health/social work-related field ( preferred no required)
- Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including email and Internet navigation required. Experience with Human Service Information Systems is strongly preferred. Experience with web-based time and attendance and staff training and development system strongly preferred.
- Problem solvingidentifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Customer Servicemanages difficult customer situations, responds promptly to customer needs and solicits customer feedback to improve service.
- Oral and written communicationspeaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Completes written progress notes and other formal communications skillfully and professionally.
- Planning/organizingprioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
- 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.
- Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
- This position may require limited, occasional, or frequent driving. If required, a valid California driver license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law. In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
- Must be able to pass post offer , pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
- If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
- May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.