Job Description: Case Manager (“Case Management Specialist”) will gather initial information for Initial Assessment, Safety Planning, and Utilization Review. Subject to approval of licensed staff, these positions provide a variety of assessment, documentation and case management services to adults.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree with significant coursework in community mental health, psychology, sociology, mental health or other closely related field of study. Experience as a substance use counselor, or the equivalent, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Two years of paid experience working with adults diagnosed with a substance abuse condition and/or a serious and persistent mental illness and/or children diagnosed with serious emotional disturbances that included client assessment, documentation and case management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong time management skills and excellent clinical documentation abilities required.

Working Knowledge of: principles and techniques of case management and substance abuse interventions; client legal rights; interviewing techniques, clinical and case management documentation; counseling and basic interaction techniques related to the treatment of substance addicted or mentally/emotionally disturbed individuals; and the use of electronic health record platforms

Ability to: Develop and maintain the trust and cooperation of clients, their families and other significant care providers; analyze a client's situation accurately and adopt an effective course of action; work with clients to resolve conflicts with other staff, care providers or family members; work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; understands the legal mandates governing client confidentiality; understand and apply the principles and techniques of case management and rehabilitative interventions with clients; conduct basic interviews and counseling sessions and facilitate groups; communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural and economic backgrounds; evaluate situations and adopt effective course of action to prevent a crisis; identify and mobilize resources to meet client needs; speak and write in a manner necessary to fulfill job requirements.

Come join our team as at Azure Acres at ! As part of our team, you will benefit from detailed training, ongoing support, and continued opportunities to develop new skills and move forward in your chosen profession. You'll also know that you are playing a vital role in an organization that is providing an essential service to those in our community.

We offer a full suite of benefits

Compensation for roles at Azure Acres varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Azure Acres provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California set forth below.

Role Location: Sonoma County, California

Calculated Hourly Range for role:
California: $27.00 - $35.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.31 - $34.97 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• SUD: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• RADT or similar (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sebastopol, CA 95472: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person