Teams at WestCare California, Inc.

Manages a large caseload of participants released from prison substance abuse programs. Responsibilities include extensive documentation, coordinating services across agencies, conducting in-prison presentations, collaborating with parole, and traveling to community-based providers. Requires knowledge of the criminal justice system, strong interpersonal and organizational skills, confidentiality, a valid driver's license, CDCR clearance, CPR and First Aid certifications, and regional travel.

Conducts client intake, assessments, and evaluations to determine appropriate substance-use or behavioral-health services. Completes eligibility documentation, coordinates program admission and transportation from jail facilities, communicates outcomes to referral sources, and answers prospective-client inquiries. The role may conduct assessments in correctional institutions, deliver program presentations, support client de-escalation, and coordinate with agency programs and treatment services.

Facilitates substance-use treatment groups and individual sessions, delivers education and evidence-based services, evaluates participant progress, and collaborates with primary counselors on treatment plans. The role requires maintaining treatment-model fidelity, engaging clients, de-escalating situations, completing urine-analysis testing, and meeting licensing, credentialing, clearance, certification, vaccination, and confidentiality requirements in residential or outpatient settings.