Specialist Service Case Manager (Marengo & Alvarado)

Position Title: SUD  S pecialist Service Case Manager Reports  To: Substance Use Disorder  Program Director Status: Full-Time   - Union Schedule: M-F / 8am - 5pm Position

Summary

Clinica Romero’s   Substance Use Disorder Case   Manager will provide Case Management to Court/DCFS/Probation/Self-Referred clients. Will   assist   clients in meeting program goals and   objectives , document all   progress   and   facilitate   group sessions as needed. Assist   with the outreach efforts and promote Drug and Alcohol Department Services to the community.

Insure   new enrolment outcomes are being met. Oversee Speciality Services cases, all referrals, classes, and individual session/groups and   insure   that outcomes are met and reported to Program Director at all program sites .

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and group sessions to clients experiencing chemical abuse or chemical dependency.
• Insure   that client is meeting treatment plan goals and that all documentation is being   maintained   in client charts in   time frame   required .
• Insure   progress notes, discharge summaries,   intakes   and all client forms are completed.
• Typical 1-2 years of experience in   field .
• Skills/Specialties include Case Management and Group   facilitation .
• Must be registered with one of the following: CADDE,   CATC   or CADAC.
• Responsible for recruitment of new clients in both the youth and  adult  population
• Ability to engage the community and have them refer Clinica Romero as their program of choice
• Keep track of all Specialty Services attendance, provide progress  reports  and provide all  letters  are completed  regarding   patients  progress and sent to referral  source  and or client requesting the information .
• Meet with Social Workers, Probation/Parole officers and all other individuals who have referred clients by phone, in person and through meetings .
• Case Manage/ Counsel  both youths and adults that have substance abuse problems (Ages 12 and up).
• Responsible for  a  substantial  case load and providing their clients with quality service
• Direct one on one sessions and administer crisis intervention  /  case  management
• Facilitate and prepare groups sessions on  various topics  relating to recovery
• Complete all necessary documentation in  a timely  manner .   This includes reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, treatment plans, aftercare  plans  and all other required documentation.
• Insure  all classes meet on  time  and curriculum is  updates  at all program sites.
• Transport clients to and from program if needed
• Meet with staff to discuss individual progress of shared patients  who  services are being provided to.
• Provide letters for clients and referring agencies when needed for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and Parenting
• Attend meetings, community  events  and outreach to insure we are meeting capacity for specialty services
• And other assigned duties
• Maintain   all charts related to Parenting, Anger Management and Domestic Violence

Qualifications

• Must have Certification to   facilitate   Anger   Management ,   and Parenting and working on obtaining Certification to   facilitate   Domestic Violence
• Minimum one year   facilitating   Anger Management, Parenting and Domestic Violence
• A minimum of one year experience  working  in  the field of  Substance Use Disorder   and   addiction
• Must be highly motivated and  demonstrate   good communication  skills
• Must have the ability to recruit new clients (adults and youth) to our agency .
• Must meet expected outcomes in terms of new clients attending  as a result of  your efforts in the community.
• Must meet goals and  objectives  given by Program Manager.
• Must  have an understanding of  the 12 Core Functions
• Must have the ability to write individual and group progress notes/treatment plans/ needed documentation that meet county standard
• Must have experience in group facilitation.
• Must  demonstrate  an understanding of the recovery process, which includes the  twelve step  program(s).
• Must have  experience case  managing/counseling clients in recovery.
• Must have experience in observed drug testing of clients.
• Registered Substance Abuse/ Addiction Counselor
• Working towards completion of required internship hours
• Must  be   b ilingual   and comfortable in   facilitating   all groups and classes in both English and Spanish ,   reading   and writing
• Completion Certificate of Addiction Studies
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is   required
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office 2000 and Excel.
• Experience working with Drug Medi-Cal clients (Adult and Youth)  a plus .
• Understanding of  Drug Medi-Cal requirements/process a plus.
• Must have reliable transportation, as this position requires you to travel
• Must provide proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations including recommended doses in the primary series AND booster dose when eligible.