Position Description
Under supervision of the Director or designee, supervises staff in the provision of case management services, crisis intervention, individual and group rehabilitation services and psycho education for consumers including adults with severe mental illnesses and children/youth with serious behavioral and emotional disorders and/or substance abuse disorders.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :
This is a management level Classification. Applicants are expected to have the ability to supervise staff in the provision of case management and related services and possess considerable knowledge regarding the provision of case management services and community resources related to mental health and/or substance abuse related issues. Applicants are also expected to understand the principles of supervision, of behavioral health and/or substance abuse services, principles and practices of case management, social aspects of mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, addiction and substance abuse; scope and activities of public and private health and social services agencies.
Example of Duties
- Provides supervision for interns.
- Supervises staff in the provision of case management and related services.
- Monitors quality assurance activities.
- Meets with consumers to monitor status.
- Conducts orientation, educational and rehabilitation groups.
- Participates in treatment planning activities.
- Evaluates and provides intervention for crisis.
- Develops resource listings for professional assistance.
- Collaborates with co-staff and external agency personnel or providers such as group homes and residential facilities according to state, federal and department guidelines in a system of care model to develop relationships and integrated treatment plans.
- Provides individual rehabilitation counseling.
- Attends court hearings as program appropriate.
- Develops, manages and supports efforts and programs specific to either the Mental Health or Substance Abuse Programs.
- Participates in community activities dealing with issues related to the impact of mental illnesses, addiction or substance abuse on the community and on consumers of behavioral health services.
- Attends staff meetings, treatment planning and monitoring through utilization management and review.
- Works to support medical clinical staff, administrative staff, consumer employees and volunteers in accomplishing overall consumer and agency goals.
- Develops, manages, and trains staff on policies and procedures as they relate to case management duties.
- Provides on-call coverage.
- Reviews and approves case management notes and ensures they meet all standards of documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Community resources related to mental health and/or addiction or substance abuse and related issues, and a general understanding of principles and practices of case management, social aspects of mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, addition and substance abuse; scope and activities of public and private health and welfare agencies.
Ability to: Apply the principles of current mental health and/or addition or substance abuse treatment practices, agency policies and procedures; establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of persons contacted in the course of the work; write clear, accurate and concise notes and reports; utilize technology for case management purposes; maintain an objective and empathetic understanding of mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, addition, substance abuse, and related problems.
Education, Training, and Experience :
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, chemical dependency, or a related field and five years of full-time experience providing case management type services in a supervised behavioral health setting. Master's or Doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, social work, chemical dependency, or a related field may be substituted for two years of experience. Leadership experience required.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Bargaining Unit 4 - Mid-Management & Professional Exempt Employees
For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE.
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- Down Payment Assistance, up to 5.5% of the Total Mortgage Loan.
- Available with purchase of a primary residence.
- Variety of Mortgage Loan options (FHA, VA, USDA and Conventional Mortgage Loans).
- No first-time homebuyer requirement to qualify.
- Flexible guidelines: Minimum FICO 640; Maximum DTI 50%.
- Flexible income limits, up to moderate income levels; no income limits for FHA and VA.
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Extra-Hire:Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.
Vacation days:0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.
After 6 months you can take your first week.
3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year
10 years+ = 160 per year
Holidays:13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave:12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.
60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.
Management Time Off (MTO): 40 annually, pro-rated if hired on/after July 1st.
Merit:After successfully completing twenty-six (26) pay periods, a 5% merit increase may be granted.Merit increases may be granted annually thereafter to the top step.
Probation Period:New employees remain in a probationary status for 26 pay periods..
Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following: - 5.5 years (if hired before March 28, 2005)
- 6 years
- 10 years
- 15 years
- 20 years
- 25 years
Flexible Spending Accounts under Section 125 - Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Medical Reimbursement - Max contribution of $2,500 annually
- Flexible Spending:Pre-Tax Dependent Care Account - Max contribution of $5,000 annually
Section 125 Plan:Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from a representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.
AFLAC
- Heart & Stroke Insurance
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Universal Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
LEGALSHIELD
Life Insurance:$50,000.00 County paid
Retirement Information: CalPERS:CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Additional Retirement Plan:The County offers a 457 Government plan. Employees can contribute u to this deferred compensation plan (
Pre or Post Tax options).The County utilizes VALIC.
Participating employees will receive a County paid match of up to $50 a monthClosing Date/Time: Continuous
