Case Manager-Substance Use Specialist – Mental Health 179

“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

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

Shifts Available:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Full-time, 1.0 FTE.)

The expected starting wage range is $21-25.15/hour. Realistic offer is $21-$22.86. 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 experience providing services as a Substance Use Specialist
• San Bernardino County FACT, ACT, and MAPS programs; in addition to the requirements above must also have:
  • At least thirty semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework in behavioral or social science, or
  • Sixty semester (90 quarter) units of completed college coursework, which includes 15 semester (23 quarter) units in behavioral science, Psych Tech courses and Alcohol and Drug Certificate courses are acceptable.
  • AND one (1) year experience providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention, or
  • Three (3) years of experience in a behavioral health department which involved direct participant contact, or
  • Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science and six (6) months experience providing mental health services including interviewing and referring participants and performing crisis intervention.
• 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.
• Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
• Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, 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.

At San Bernardino FACT, we believe recovery starts from within, and that our job is to do whatever it takes to provide the support needed on your recovery journey. We have a full staff of peer specialists, personal service coordinators, masters-level social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists, who are all here to promote a program culture where resilience and hope can flourish, and losses can be recovered.

Our services are designed using the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model to enhance the lives of individuals living with mental illness. Our staff offers advocacy for individuals who have extensive contacts with the criminal justice system, provides outreach and engagement, benefits and housing assistance, independent living skills training, and supportive counseling sessions.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

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

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

High School (required)
GED (required)
Associates (required)
Bachelors of Social Services (required)