What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Case Manager position at CFGC?
About Us & Why We're Hiring
We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.
- Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
- Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
- We serve thousands of children and families annually
- We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
- We are seeking passionate people to join our team
If our mission resonates, keep reading.
- As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.
- We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.
- Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities
- Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.
The Position:
We are seeking a full-time bilingual Psychiatric Case Manager for our Northpoint Non-Public School in Northridge. The Psychiatric Case Manager is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the psychiatrists at the Child and Family Guidance Center.
What You’ll Do:
- Provides a family with a general overview of psychiatric services, prior to evaluations.
- Administers rating scales.
- Screens client phone calls to provide an appropriate level of urgency and access to psychiatric care.
- Transcribes psychiatric evaluations and progress notes with accuracy.
- Edits and processes all psychiatric evaluations and progress notes in a timely and accurate manner, including generating/printing notes and using appropriate billing codes.
- Schedules and coordinates Telehealth, vitals, and check-in sessions with the nurse and/or MD for client follow-up appointments.
- Provides Telehealth appointment information and walks through with clients, as needed.
- Organizes and updates electronic folders in Psych. Share to facilitate access to client information while MD works remotely.
- Handles prescription issues through an electronic portal and for Psychiatrists, especially in their absence.
- Coordinates weekly Zoom meetings with MD to review scheduling needs, follow up with pending documentation.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm, 30-min meal period
- Hybrid work options available
- Starting Salary: $19.00 - $20.50 per hour (commensurate on experience)
Qualifications
- Bilingual in English and Spanish required
- At least three years’ experience as a secretary, one year of which should have been in the mental health field
- Knowledge of psychological/psychiatric terminology
- Ability to type 60-65 wpm
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Ability to complete projects and reports in a timely manner
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Bachelor's Degree required
We’re building a diverse, inclusive team
- You’re welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.
- CFGC is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse, welcoming and supportive workplace
CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance
- Educational Assistance Reimbursement
- Great training/learning opportunities
- Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
- Hybrid work schedule
- Work-life balance – flexible time off policies
- Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.
- Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
- Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- And much more! Check out our full benefits summary https://www.childguidance.org/portfolio/benefits/
*This job posting includes a summary of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position. It is not a complete job description and is subject to change based on the needs of the center.
Salary : $19 - $21
