Case Manager Substance Use Specialist - Mental Health 624

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

What You Will Do to Change Lives Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.

Shifts Available:

• Full-Time | AM
• Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Days: Monday - Friday (Weekends as needed)

Expected starting wage range is $21.49 - $26.25. 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.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

• High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; OR Associates degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Bachelors degree in Social Services
• Must possess at least 1 year of experience providing services as a Substance Use Specialist
• Valid and current drivers license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

Whats In It for You

• Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
• 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).
• Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship.
• Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships.
• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

Join Our Compassionate Team Telecares 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.

CARE Court Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) CARE Court ACT is a Telecare partnership with San Diego County Behavioral Health in response to Californias Community, Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act. CARE Court ACT delivers time-limited, community-based, holistic support to people who meet CARE criteria and agree to participate in these services. Our person-centered approach to care meets people wherever they are in their recovery - addressing the complex needs of the individual and connecting them to resources to thrive in their community.

Who We Serve: All criteria must be met to be eligible for admittance:

1. Aged 18 years and older
2. Diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or another psychotic disorder in the same class
3. Individuals must be experiencing symptoms that are persistent, interfere with daily life, and may lead to a loss of independence
4. Individuals can not receive voluntary treatment elsewhere
5. One of the following must be applicable:
   • Individual is at risk of safely interacting with the community without supervision, and their condition is deteriorating
   • Individuals who need services to prevent relapse or deterioration that would result in disability or serious injury to themselves or others
   • Individuals who will likely benefit from ACT treatment plan
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