Case Manager at Stars Behavioral Health Group

Bakersfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

18 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Mental Health, Collaboration, Documentation, Community Resources, Psychoeducation, Group Facilitation, Client Transportation

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. Job Title: Case Manager Division/Program: (Children/Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility Starting Compensation: 22.00 - 28.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Bakersfield, CA Working Hours/Shift: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm Why Join Our Team? Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience. Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay. Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle. Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow. Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable). Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication What you bring to SBHG: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate Degree required Bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field preferred. (2) years’ experience in a mental health setting Preferred Bilingual in Spanish preferred Experience with case management services preferred. How you will make a difference: Participates in initial assessments and obtains outpatient treatment provider information, options, and resources. Verifies follow-up appointments and collaborates with follow up treatment and step-down services. Conducts groups to assist patients with transition to outpatient/community-based services. Collaborates with PHF staff and caregivers to plan for and schedule discharge. Provide community resources and psychoeducation. Submits discharge packets to referred agencies. Documents all services provided in a clear and concise manner within the Electronic Medical Record within the timelines and framework established. Transport clients to and from appointments, hospital visits, etc. as needed. Develops and maintains relationships with external partners, including DBH and DSS and outpatient providers. Division/Program Overview: 24/7 inpatient involuntary program 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17) Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans Available for contracting Central Valley counties Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: cencaljobs@starsinc.com In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 20.20 - 30.30. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law. We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager participates in initial assessments, verifies follow-up appointments, and collaborates with treatment providers. They also conduct groups to assist patients with transitions to outpatient services and document all services provided.