Job Details

Description
"They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I'd be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live..." - Client from Telecare


What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Case Manager Substance Use Counselor Certified serves as the primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community, focusing on substance abuse and addictions


Shifts Available:

Full-Time - AM - Shifts: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Days: Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $26.46 - $32.69. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.


What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

HS or GED and three (3) years of experience in behavioral health which involved direct participant contact providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention.
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC), Substance Use Disorder Certified Counselor (SUDCC, SUDCC II, III, IV)
All certifications must be maintained for duration of employment
Within two (2) months of employment, ability to apply financial requirements for billing and learn billing codes
Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
Must be credentialed as a qualified mental health professional, where applicable
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care and maintain current certification throughout employment
Valid and current driver's license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.(weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)



What's In It for You*


Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

Home First FSP provides intensive and comprehensive housing supports to individuals who are at risk of losing housing in the Central region of Orange County. Telecare will employ a range of housing focused case management and behavioral health interventions through a fully mobile triage and field-based case management approach. Staff will be deployed to provide services onsite at permanent supportive housing developments, scattered site apartments and other transitional housing locations where clients reside. Focus areas will include resident wellness checks; wellness groups, skill building activities, and housing stabilization focused case management services; behavioral health and substance use services, crisis interventions; conflict resolution and property manager mediation; and other interventions that focus on successful tenancy, eviction avoidance and community integration.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Case Manager, Case Management, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Substance Use Disorder Counselor, Mental Health Worker

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Qualifications
EducationHigh School (required)GED (required)
Licenses & CertificationsCert Alcohol Drug Couns (required)Cert Addict Trtmnt Cnslr (required)Chemical Depndcy Prof-WA (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.