- Salary
- $4k – $5k/mo
- Location
- Weaverville, CA, CA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Manager
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Under general supervision, to provide paraprofessional and treatment support services for County Behavioral Health clients in an assigned program or service area; to learn and perform initial client interviewing and service intake; to learn procedures and develop and facilitate clients’ services and case management plans; to provide counseling and educational services under appropriate guidance; and to do related work as required.
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
{Many of the assignments described below are performed in a training and learning capacity with an incumbent expected to develop the capacity to increasingly work on a more independent basis.}
Learns and performs basic assignments in the conduct of initial intake interviews for appraisal of client needs and program eligibility; meets with individuals, families, and groups to provide a variety of case management and support services related to the program or service area to which assigned; provides support in clinic and community settings; assists with the development of program services and functions; provides some basic counseling services under appropriate guidance; communicates with, listens to, and observes clients during individual and group counseling sessions; obtains information to assess clients’ needs; formulates case management and service plans; evaluates client progress; prepares and maintains case records and documentation; may assist with development and implementation of specialized prevention and recovery support activities, including support groups, parenting education, life experience activities and supported independent living, recreation and work experience; provides support services including office support, as needed; works with individuals to facilitate access and use of community resources; maintains records of services provided as required by State and federal regulations and Department policies; assists other staff with support, office, transportation and other program related activities; performs crisis interventions, as needed; works with individuals to facilitate access and use of community resources.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, procedures, techniques and trends related to counseling, therapy, and guidance of individuals, groups, and families in mental health programs, and/or including alcohol and drug treatment and prevention programs.
- Interviewing and client assessment and techniques.
- Modern office techniques.
- Scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies and other community resources.
Ability to:
- Learn and perform a variety of mental health services, including alcohol and drug abuse recovery support services with individual clients and groups, as assigned.
- Learn, apply and explain federal and State laws, rules, and regulations governing mental health and alcohol and drug programs and services.
- Learn to interview clients for services, developing initial assessments.
- Develop and maintain cooperative, constructive relationships with families of clients, members of professional disciplines, social agencies and other staff.
- Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive casework records and make sound recommendations.
- Learn to develop and implement client case management services.
- Learn to analyze case information, reaching sound diagnostic and treatment decisions.
- Effectively counsel clients, groups, and families.
- Maintain the confidentiality of case information.
- Recognize a potential crisis and deliver crisis intervention services.
- Handle stress and unusual client behavior.
- Effectively represent the County Behavioral Health Department with the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government agencies.
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
- Completion of college courses in a behavioral or social science area, including, but not limited to Addiction, Psychology, Sociology, Recreation, Child Care, Social Work, Counseling, and related fields.
- Some previous experience in providing case management in behavioral health program services is desirable.
Special Requirements:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid California Driver’s License.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in office, clinic, or community environments; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry and first working level in the Behavioral Health Case Manager class series. Incumbents learn methods, procedures and policies and perform basic assignments in providing direct and support services. They work with individuals, couples, families, or groups, as appropriate. When incumbents have demonstrated sufficient work skills and gained two years of experience, they are eligible for promotion to the Behavioral Health Case Manager II level. This class is distinguished from Behavioral Health Case Manager II in that Behavioral Health Case Manager II incumbents are expected to provide a broader array of client support services and be responsible for an assigned specialty area.
REPORTS TO
Behavioral Health Deputy Director – Adult Services and Substance Abuse or Substance Abuse Specialist III.
CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
None.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).
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