Case Manager Housing Specialist - Mental Health 624

What You Will Do to Change Lives

Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and other co-occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community.

Shifts Available:

Full Time; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Monday - Friday

Expected starting wage range is $21.49 - $26.25. 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)

• High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; OR Associate's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Bachelor's degree in Social Services
• Must possess at least 1 year of direct service experience providing assistance as a Housing Specialist
• 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.

What's In It for You*

• Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
• 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
• For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits

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.

Program Type: Community-based

To Make Referrals: A referral to CARE Court can be initiated by family members, behavioral health providers, first responders, or other approved petitioners by filing a petition with the Superior Court. Referrals to Telecare CARE ACT are made by the County of San Diego.

# of Members Served: 160 members

Who We Serve: All criteria must be met to be eligible for admittance

• Aged 18 years and older.
• Diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or another psychotic disorder in the same class.
• Individuals must be experiencing symptoms that are persistent, interfere with daily life, and may lead to a loss of independence.
• Individuals can not receive voluntary treatment elsewhere.
• One of the following must be applicable:
• Individual is at risk of safely interacting with the community without supervision, and their condition is deteriorating.
• Individuals who need services to prevent relapse or deterioration that would result in disability or serious injury to themselves or others.
• Individuals who will likely benefit from ACT treatment plan.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals with a serious mental illness, such as bipolar disorder or major depression, are not eligible.
• Mental illness must not be based on a medical condition, including a physical health condition such as a traumatic brain injury, autism, dementia, or a neurological condition.
• Individuals with a current diagnosis of substance use disorder must also have a psychotic disorder and meet all the other criteria to be eligible.

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, Housing Specialist, Housing Coordinator

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.