Akuahealth
Case Manager
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Position Full-Time, Non-Exempt.
Compensation $28-$32 per hour.
Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
PTO (Vacation, Sick)
Equity Shares (ESOP)
Job Description The Case Manager in a Substance Use Prevention Treatment (SUPT) Program is a role that combines clinical expertise, administrative proficiency, and a commitment to client-centered care. This role is integral in conducting ASAM assessments and managing daily billing in the Smart Care Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform. The ideal candidate will be a professional with a strong background in SUD treatment, proficient in ASAM criteria, and capable of navigating Smart Care EHR software. Case Manager reports to Program Director or Program Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment: Conduct comprehensive ASAM assessments of the client's needs, strengths, and challenges, including mental health, substance use, and medical, social, and environmental factors to create care plans that focus on psychosocial rehabilitation and vocational goals.
Planning: Using motivational interviewing and supportive counseling skills, develop personalized treatment plans that address clients' recovery goals.
Group Facilitation and Skills Training: Lead psychoeducational groups to teach recovery, relapse prevention, and independent living skills.
Case Management: Connect clients to appropriate resources and services, such as mental health treatment, substance abuse counseling, medical care, housing assistance, and vocational support.
Monitoring and Support: Keep regular contact with clients, offering support, encouragement, and crisis intervention as needed. Assist the primary therapist in increasing motivation to engage in treatment.
Collaboration and Discharge Planning: Work closely with the treatment team to ensure coordinated and effective care. Keep referral partners informed of the client’s progress and discharge plan.
Documentation: Adhere to program and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate and timely documentation of client progress, interactions, and services provided.
Crisis Management: Respond effectively to crises, de-escalating and coordinating with emergency services when necessary.
Other Duties As Assigned
Monitor cases by verifying clients’ attendance; evaluate treatments and advocate for needed services and entitlements.
Maintain clients’ records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress.
Communicate clients’ progress through weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations.
Improve staff competence by providing educational resources and evaluating learning applications.
Qualifications & Skills
License/Certification: CADC or higher (required)
Experience: 1+ year(s) in the field of Substance Abuse or 1+ year(s) of behavioral healthcare experience (required)
Additional: Valid CA Driver's License, Current Health Screen / Physical, TB Test Clearance, Current CPR/First Aid certificate, Able to Pass Live Scan (required)
Important Qualities
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Strong desire to apply medical knowledge / nursing skills in a behavioral health setting
Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions
Emotional stability under pressure
Exemplary professional conduct and ethics
Company Description Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment and offer various levels of care from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.
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Position Full-Time, Non-Exempt.
Compensation $28-$32 per hour.
Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental)
PTO (Vacation, Sick)
Equity Shares (ESOP)
Job Description The Case Manager in a Substance Use Prevention Treatment (SUPT) Program is a role that combines clinical expertise, administrative proficiency, and a commitment to client-centered care. This role is integral in conducting ASAM assessments and managing daily billing in the Smart Care Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform. The ideal candidate will be a professional with a strong background in SUD treatment, proficient in ASAM criteria, and capable of navigating Smart Care EHR software. Case Manager reports to Program Director or Program Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment: Conduct comprehensive ASAM assessments of the client's needs, strengths, and challenges, including mental health, substance use, and medical, social, and environmental factors to create care plans that focus on psychosocial rehabilitation and vocational goals.
Planning: Using motivational interviewing and supportive counseling skills, develop personalized treatment plans that address clients' recovery goals.
Group Facilitation and Skills Training: Lead psychoeducational groups to teach recovery, relapse prevention, and independent living skills.
Case Management: Connect clients to appropriate resources and services, such as mental health treatment, substance abuse counseling, medical care, housing assistance, and vocational support.
Monitoring and Support: Keep regular contact with clients, offering support, encouragement, and crisis intervention as needed. Assist the primary therapist in increasing motivation to engage in treatment.
Collaboration and Discharge Planning: Work closely with the treatment team to ensure coordinated and effective care. Keep referral partners informed of the client’s progress and discharge plan.
Documentation: Adhere to program and regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate and timely documentation of client progress, interactions, and services provided.
Crisis Management: Respond effectively to crises, de-escalating and coordinating with emergency services when necessary.
Other Duties As Assigned
Monitor cases by verifying clients’ attendance; evaluate treatments and advocate for needed services and entitlements.
Maintain clients’ records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress.
Communicate clients’ progress through weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations.
Improve staff competence by providing educational resources and evaluating learning applications.
Qualifications & Skills
License/Certification: CADC or higher (required)
Experience: 1+ year(s) in the field of Substance Abuse or 1+ year(s) of behavioral healthcare experience (required)
Additional: Valid CA Driver's License, Current Health Screen / Physical, TB Test Clearance, Current CPR/First Aid certificate, Able to Pass Live Scan (required)
Important Qualities
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Strong desire to apply medical knowledge / nursing skills in a behavioral health setting
Compassion for clients and employees in all interactions
Emotional stability under pressure
Exemplary professional conduct and ethics
Company Description Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide our clients with individualized, compassionate treatment and offer various levels of care from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. To give our clients the best chance at lasting recovery, we pioneered an integrative East-meets-West approach that combines Western evidence-based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit. Our mission is to create an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.
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