Position Description
Case Manager I: $24.03 - $29.22
Case Manager II: $29.95 - $36.42
Join our Team to provide community-based case management services for the adult populations with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses which includes direct client contact in the community & clinic. Spanish speaking preferred. Mondays - Fridays 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Under general direction and supervision, provides case management services, crisis intervention, individual and group rehabilitation services and psycho education to adults with severe mental illnesses and/or children and youth with serious behavioral and emotional disorders and/or substance abuse disorders for Behavioral Health Services.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Case Manager I
This is the entry-level position in the Case Manager series. Applicants are expected to possess knowledge regarding the provision of case management services and community resources related to mental health and/or substance abuse and related issues. Applicants are expected to acquire additional knowledge of case management services, rehabilitation methodologies and community resources, and the management of emotional and behavioral disorders as additional experience is gained. Incumbents may become eligible for promotion to the Case Manager II level upon demonstration of progressively responsible job assignments and performance, independence of action, decision making and attainment of required experience.
Case Manager II
This is the journey-level position in the Case Manager classification series. Applicants are expected to possess considerable knowledge regarding the provision of case management services and community resources related to mental health and/or substance abuse and related issues. Applicants are also expected to understand the principles of behavioral health and/or substance abuse services, principles and practices of case management, rehabilitation methodologies, social aspects of mental illness, addiction and substance abuse and the scope of activities of public and private health and social services agencies.
Example of Duties
- With direction and supervision, conducts reviews of consumer functioning.
- Assists with daily living needs.
- Provides recommendations to staff and/or family members involved with consumer.
- Meets with consumers to monitor their status and to assist with recovery from mental illnesses and disorders.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of interventions and activities.
- Provides necessary reports to agencies; develops resource listings for professional assistance.
- Collaborates with co-staff and external agencies or providers.
- May transport consumers to and from facilities.
- Participates in treatment planning activities under direct supervision.
- Support efforts and programs specific to Health and Human Services Agency programs as determined by program assignment.
- 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.
Case Manager II
- In addition to the above: The Case Manager II is assigned more complex, difficult cases with less supervision and direction.
- May serve as departmental contact with County Counsel regarding requests for and implementation of conservatorship(s) as required.
- Assists support functions including arranging required psychiatric hospitalizations, emergency/crisis assistance, follow-up, discharge planning and related functions.
Participates in both Medi-Cal and Peer Review Committee activities.
- May perform specialized tasks including crisis assessment and intervention during normal business hours or after hours, and/or involuntary hospitalization procedures (W&I 5150)
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of: Community resources related to mental health, guardianship 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, addiction 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 addiction 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; maintain an objective and empathetic understanding of mental illness, emotional and behavioral disorders, addiction, substance abuse, and related problems.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE :Case Manager I
- Equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of full time experience working directly with consumers in a public behavioral health or similar setting. An Associate Degree in Human Services or a related field may be substituted for six months full time experience; or
- Completion of Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, chemical dependency, or a related field.
Case Manager II
In addition to the above,
- Graduation from high school and six years of experience performing duties equivalent to those of a Case Manager I; or
- An Associates’s Degree in Human Services, or a related field, and three years of experience performing duties equivalent to those of a Case Manager I; or
- Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, social work, chemical dependency, or a related field and one year of experience performing duties equivalent to those of a Case Manager I.
Special Requirements
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Bargaining Unit 7 - Service Employees International Union Local 1021
For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision.
NEW * Assist-To-Own program to help Couny employees purchase a home. Program Highlights:
- 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.
For more information, vists Calaveras County Assist-to-Own
Boot Allowance: $150 per year and is distributed once a year, in the first full pay period in the month of December.
Qualifying Classifications: Registered EH Specialists, EH Techs, OSS Engineers, Fleet Manager, Junior Engineer, Mechanic series, Sheriff's Mechanic, Public Works Inspector, Road Maintenance Worker series, Integrated Waste Worker series, AG Techs, and AG Biologists, and Recycling Program Coordinator I/II, Permit Tech I/II, Engineering Tech I/II assigned to the Rock Creek Landfill facility, and Air Pollution Control Tech.
Uniform Allowance:$600 per calendar year split into monthly payments.Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check.
Qualifying classifications: Custodian series, facility maintenance worker series, facilities maintenance engineer.
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.
Life Insurance: $50,000.00 County paid
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.
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
Bi-Lingual pay:$75 per month for specific approved job classifications.
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
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CALPERS RETIREMENT INFORMATION: CalPERS:CLASSIC MEMBERS: 2% at 55
PEPRA MEMBERS: 2% at 62
Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS.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 month.Closing Date/Time: Continuous
