Case Manager

Join to apply for the Case Manager role at Akua Mind Body. Position: Case Manager Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Compensation: $30 per hour Benefits Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, Dental) PTO (Vacation, Sick) Equity Shares (ESOP) Program Details The Program Manager oversees day-to-day operations of a 14-Bed Crisis Stabilization Mental Health Residential Facility treating high acuity clients with mental health disorders such as Bi-Polar, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, etc. Due to the nature of the clients treated at this program, and the relevant governing body (DSS and DHCS) requirements, candidates with a background of treating mental health clients in a crisis setting are strongly preferred. Key Responsibilities Assessment: Conduct comprehensive ASAM assessments of the client’s needs, strengths, and challenges, including mental health, substance use, medical, social, and environmental factors. This will help in creating 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: Play a key role in leading 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. Also, assist the primary therapist in increasing motivation to engage in treatment. Collaboration and Discharge Planning: Work closely with the treatment team, including therapists, licensed vocational nurses, clinical technicians, and other professionals, 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 Drug Medi‑cal guidelines by 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 Monitors cases by verifying clients’ attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crises; providing personal support. Maintains clients’ records by reviewing case notes; logging events and progress. Communicates clients’ progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations; disseminating results and obstacles to therapeutic team and family; identifying treatment influences. Improves staff competence by providing educational resources; balancing work requirements with learning opportunities; evaluating the application of learning to changes in treatment results. Qualifications & Skills License/Certification: CADC or +/ SUDCC or + Certification or higher (required) Experience: 1+ year(s) in the field of Substance abuse/ 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr