Substance Abuse Case Manager, FSP - Wellness Center
$49,400,000–$55,120,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Utilize harm reduction, social, environmental, and motivational strategies to support clients in collaboration with licensed clinicians and support staff. Provide linkage and referrals to outpatient and residential substance abuse treatment, while conducting street outreach to engage homeless persons and assist with enrollment. Perform comprehensive case management assessments, develop intervention plans, and coordinate housing documentation and move-ins with housing authorities. Coach clients on transition skills, sobriety, and accessing community resources, and document all client contacts in accordance with Department of Mental Health standards. Assist in crisis interventions and participate in the on-call rotation for overnight and weekend emergency lines.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
- Certification in substance abuse counseling (CADC I, CADC II, CADC III, or similar credentials.)
- Minimum two (2) years' experience as a substance abuse counselor and/or case manager, in a licensed and/or accredited substance abuse treatment facility
- Able to work in a high tolerance Harm Reduction model with members who have multiple barriers
- Current, valid California Driver's with an acceptable driving record and reliable vehicle
- Able to transport members in your vehicle
- Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
- Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, and computer skills
- Able to learn quickly and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and with minimal supervision
- Able to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
- On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
- Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments
- Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
- May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day
Desired Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field
- Knowledge of 12-Step organizations, culture, terminology, and literature
- Certification in CAADE and/or CAADAC preferred
- Experience in a dual-diagnosis setting preferred
- Working knowledge of criminal justice system
- Certification as an Anger Management and/or Domestic Violence facilitator
- Bilingual in English/Spanish
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