Case Manager - Safehouse (51642)

Position Summary:

Person in this position will work in collaboration with a mental health/substance abuse counselor to provide mental health & substance abuse services to patients/clients of WestCare who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, a mental illness or both.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct assessments and evaluations of clients in order to determine appropriate level of service required;
• Administer agency approved assessment instruments to individuals seeking treatment services;
• Complete induction packets and obtain all necessary documentation and verification of program eligibility;
• Work with seniors
• Coordinate the entry of clients into the program with all agency program components;
• Give presentations, speeches and seminars regarding WestCare's services as assigned;
• May be required to conduct assessments in jails and institutions;
• Responsible for answering verbal and written inquiries from prospective clients requesting program information;
• Coordinate transportation of new clients from various jail facilities to the agency;
• Preparation of necessary correspondence to referral sources regarding assessment outcome; 
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licenses:

• Possess or able to obtain Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card 
• Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check 

Education:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health and/or substance use counseling; or an Associates degree with a behavioral health major and/or substance use counseling or working towards a degree with comparable years of qualifying experience  
• High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of college-level education is required. 

Experience and Competencies:

• Two (2) years of experience in providing direct counseling services to persons with alcohol and/or drug problems is preferred;
• Intake and assessment experience is preferred;
• Marketing and/or sales experience preferred;
• Experience working with Drug Medi-Cal is preferred;
• Bilingual is preferred;
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
• Must have knowledge of the ASAM Assessment system, 1 year experience preferred;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion;
• Ability to work well in a team environment;
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality;
• Professional appearance and demeanor;
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR);
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance is required;
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Fresno County Credentialing; and
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.