Case Manager

Title :

• Case Manager (I-III) Division : Project 180 Pay Scale : $25.24-$30.62 / hour Program : DMH Program   The Organization SSG-Project 180 turns lives around through innovative, wraparound services that keep people out of institutions and in their communities.
• Project 180 is a leader in the forensic treatment space, offering high-quality, specialized treatment programs that serve thousands of justice-involved individuals.
• Our programs span criminal justice intercepts and include pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services.
• Project 180 operates in partnership with County agencies, including the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD).   The Program Project 180’s DMH programs provide intensive wraparound, field-based behavioral health services to individuals with significant mental health problems.
• Clients are served at an intensive outpatient level of care and receive co-occurring services delivered by a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Services include, but are not limited to, psychotherapy, case management, medication management, substance counseling, employment, and housing services.
• Services are provided in partnership with LA County Probation, LA County Department of Mental Health, and LA Superior Court.    The Position The Case Manager is responsible for providing intensive, wraparound, field-based case management services.
• Case Managers serve as members of the multidisciplinary treatment team and support the client's treatment objectives and goal of reducing recidivism and / or increasing their independence in the community.
• A successful Case Manager will actively engage clients in services, supporting them in making progress towards meaningful recovery goals and increasing utilization of community resources.
• Job title (I-III) to be established based on years of relevant experience.    Essential Functions Provide intensive, wraparound services to support recovery goals Actively engage clients in services through the development of strong rapport, consistent contact and use of motivational interviewing.
• Provide in-reach and outreach services as needed, meeting clients “where they are at” (service location, client’s point of view).
• Provide services to target cornerstones of recovery-oriented care (instilling hope, empowerment, self-responsibility and engaging in meaningful roles).
• Ensure service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength based, trauma informed framework.  Develop and maintain knowledge of available community resources.
• Assess clients level of needs and link clients to community resources.
• Monitor ongoing participation in services / use of resources and facilitate problem solving to target barriers.
• Accompany clients to linkage appointments, when appropriate.  Provide individual and group rehabilitation services.
• Teach prosocial and recovery skills (ie. communication, problem solving, anger management, life skills) for long term stability in the community.  Engage and collaborate with collaterals (family members, probation, court) as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate information related to mental health recovery to better support clients.
• Engage in client advocacy.   Coordinate care with a multidisciplinary treatment team Actively contribute to planning and execution of clinical interventions in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Leverage unique skills and abilities of team members in service delivery.   Participate in coordinated outreach and engagement efforts with the treatment team.  Collaborate with external partners (ie DMH, Probation, DPH- SAPC) to ensure high quality, integrated care.  Documentation and Reporting Maintain comprehensive case notes in the electronic health record per program guidelines Maintain and submit billing records in accordance with SSG guidelines  Participate in program data collection per program guidelines.
• Adhere to mandated reporting requirements.
• Fulfill baseline Project 180 staff expectations.
• Regular attendance required.
• Holiday or weekend work may be required.
• Maintain and uphold the Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.  Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.   Maintain active license and / or registrations as applicable (i.e.

BBS, CCAPP) Skills and Abilities Empathetic, strong communication and relationship-building skills Culturally competent :

Minimum Qualifications Required :

Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed.  Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole).  Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check  Basic computer skills  Preferred :

Mental Requirements The employee must be able to do any / all of the following :