Hybrid Mental Health Case Manager - Bilingual

ABOUT US

Vista Hill is all about serving people. As a dynamic community-based organization, we develop and maintain a diverse array of quality services and programs throughout San Diego County. Our programs range from brief early intervention and preventive work with youth experiencing challenges, to treatment with school age kids, to long-term special education and training for individuals with developmental disabilities. We can be found assisting families in very difficult situations in many of our communities large and small, rural and suburban. You will see our caring staff working with challenging populations that most other agencies shy away from in areas that are conveniently located to the people we serve.

At Vista Hill we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Vista Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PROGRAM

This position is HYBRID with a mix of on-site and remote work.

Center for Child and Youth Psychiatry (CCYP) brings together a team of psychiatrists, clinicians, nursing staff, case managers, and administrative staff to provide care to children and youth in San Diego County. Utilizing diverse service modalities such as telepsychiatry and face-to-face practices, CCYP reduces barriers to mental health services for those who are most vulnerable and in need of care. We work with providers across the systems of care to ensure children and youth receive quick access to mental health treatment for ongoing stability and to prevent further deterioration. Office is in San Diego on Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

POSITION

The Case Manager is a mental health professional who works under the supervision of the Program Manager and coordinates clinical care with the program therapist. The Case Manager provides linkage and consultation as well as direct services to a caseload of clients. The primary focus areas of direct service include case management, resource support, behavioral intervention plan development and implementation. The Case Manager works with clients and family members to provide behavioral rehabilitation, education, and training. The Case Manager maintains client charts, develops service plans, case synopsis, completes assessments and program outcomes, and writes progress reports. The Case Manager collaborates with programs and agencies such as schools, probation Child Welfare, and community agencies, and utilizes them as part of the multidisciplinary team. Examples of tasks include:

· Conducts child/youth and family focused, strength-based assessments.

· Develops client plan goals and objectives, in coordination with the therapist, to address the client’s needs for rehabilitation and case management services, while developing an appropriate transition plan.

· Provides support and training to parents and teachers.

· Conducts regular case conferences with therapist and family members in order to effectively coordinate care and efficiently manage services.

· Provide education and rehabilitation groups as needed to broaden the scope and range of services and ensure that client and family needs are met.

REQUIREMENTS

· B.A. in Social Sciences or related field candidate: 1-2 years’ experience in providing behavioral health programming/education groups and working with high risk youth/families. Associate’s degree with 4 years’ experience.

· Must have experience working with targeted population.

· Demonstrate ability to be friendly and engaging with clients, the team, and public as a professional representative of the organization.

· Bilingual English / Spanish required for this population.

· Ability to pass a background check, TB test, & drug screen,.

HOURS

Full-time, Monday – Friday day shift.

PAY

Starting Rate: $20.00/hour

This is a starting rate and may be adjusted up based on education and experience.

Current Vista Hill employees in this job title for 2023 are paid $20.00 - $23.00.

BENEFITS

Employees working over 30 hours a week receive employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), paid holidays, employer-paid retirement contribution and clinical supervision (if applicable). Some programs qualify for student loan forgiveness programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• mental health: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92123