Case Manager Substance Use Counselor - Mental Health 353

Description

"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Case Manager Substance Use Counselor Certified serves as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community, focusing on substance abuse and addictions

Shifts Available :

Full-Time; AM | 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm | Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $34.82 - $43.02. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Diploma or G.E.D and one (1) year experience in a treatment environment for mental health and drug and alcohol issues
• Certification as a CADC I, II, or III or SUDCC I, II, III or IV approved by Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCAA)
• Authorized to bill for drug medical programs, and within 2 months of employment learn necessary billing codes
• All certifications must be maintained for duration of employment
• Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
• Must be credentialed as a qualified mental health professional, where applicable
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment

What's In It for You

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

The Muriel Wright Recovery Center SUTS helps people with active substance use issues to transition out of jail more effectively and begin the recovery process in a supportive environment. All services are mental health-informed, using approaches such as Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change to help engage people in treatment. SUTS services are heavily group-based to build community and support, and are based on the Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) curriculum, a SAMSHA Evidence-Based Practice. Additional services include Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), relapse prevention, physical health screenings, etc. The Muriel Wright Recovery Center SUTS program is an ASAM Level 3.1 service and is operated under contract with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department.

EOE AA M / F / V / Disability

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Case Manager, Case Management, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Mental Health Worker

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Qualifications

Education

High School (required)

GED (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Cert Alcohol Drug Couns (required)

Cert Addict Trtmnt Cnslr (required)

Chemical Depndcy Prof-WA (required)

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