Case Manager II

Job Description

Position Title: Case Manager

Department: All Sites

Reports To: As assigned by Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides case management services to patients assigned to individual caseload.

We offer a competitive benefits package:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Care Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays (12)

Paid Vacation Time

Sick Time

401(k) Retirement Plan

Competitive wages

Stability and career advancement

Continuing Education Opportunities

HOURS

8 per Day / 5 Days per Week

CATEGORIES OF DUTIES

General Duties:

Conducts self in a professional manner in areas of dress, language, attitude and behavior.

Exhibits full knowledge and support of the philosophy and objectives of the Agency.

Fully understands and maintains policies regarding professional ethics.

Inform patients about other services offered by Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. (TTC) that may be appropriate for the patient’s family members.

Attends in-services trainings and educational workshops.

Attends all required staff meetings.

Cooperates and communicates fully with other staff members regarding patient behavior, progress activities, etc.

As appropriate works closely with other multi-disciplinary team members to develop a comprehensive Individualized Treatment Plan on assigned patients and to ensure that all identified problems are addressed.

Assist with employment/vocational referrals, provide vocational counseling re resume preparation, job interviewing etc.

Provides outreach and follow up services to patients in and out of treatment, to check progress, offer additional services, help reengage in treatment, make needed referrals.

Facilitates discharge-planning efforts, commencing at time of admission on all assigned patients, including areas of housing, employment, medical psychiatric, financial, aftercare, etc.

Makes direct contact within agency and with outside entities as appropriate, in order to assist patients in resolution of legal, financial, housing, medical, psychiatric and discharge planning issues

Provides regular, comprehensive progress note charting in patient’s Medical Record which document contacts, progress towards identified goals, program participation, referrals, discharge planning and other case management activities.

Performs other duties as assigned by Director and/or Administrator.

EXPERIENCE

1. For AOD Programs:

Completion of an academic Addiction Studies program and certification with CCAPP, CAADE or CADTP.

Or Bachelors’ Degree and registration with one of the 3 DHCS approved state level certification programs. Must obtain certification within 5 years of employment

2 years’ experience in a Behavioral Healthcare setting.

2. For all other Programs:

BA/BS/BSW degree in social work or related fields and 2 years prior Behavioral Healthcare experience.

3. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

4. Valid California driver’s license and insurance

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

For AOD programs, registration or certification with a DHCS approved state level counselor certification agencies.

SETTING

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. is a non-profit corporation, which provides behavioral healthcare services, including chemical dependency.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. does not discriminate as to race, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation and disability in its hiring practices.

ADA REQUIREMENT

Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc. supports the Americans with Disabilities Act. Discrimination is prohibited in all aspects of employment against disabled persons, who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of a job.

Full-time