Case Manager - MLK BHC Residential

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.

HealthRIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive service, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and Individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, Medication support services, and crisis intervention.

Benefits and perks:

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
• Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

This is a union eligible position.

JOB SUMMARY

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Behavioral Health Center (MLK BHC) is a program of HealthRIGHT 360 and is contracted with the Department of Public Healths Substance Abuse Prevention and Control (SAPC) program. MLK BHC offers residential Drug Medi-Cal (DMC) services for a maximum of 99 adult individuals, comprising 33 beds each for judicially involved men, men, and women. MLK BHC collaborates closely with other Behavioral Health Center programs to ensure a comprehensive range of services for low-income and Medi-Cal-eligible individuals. Situated on the Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital campus in the Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles, the program serves residents of all Los Angeles County.

The Case Manager III is an in-person role that delivers client services by coordinating care within the organizations continuum of services and with external human services providers. They collaborate closely with clients to assist in completing intake paperwork, outcome assessments, and applying for benefits. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, Case Manager III ensures optimal treatment outcomes aligned with HealthRIGHT 360s philosophy, goals, policies, mission, and vision. Services are provided flexibly across outpatient offices, residential treatment settings, or in the community as dictated by client needs and program requirements. Therefore, a reliable transportation is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Service

• Assist the client with intake by completing case management assessment and entering financial and benefit information.
• Support the client in applying for Medi-Cal or transferring Medi-Cal County when appropriate.
• Assess the client's case management needs and complete all releases of information.
• Connect the client to benefits, mental health, physical health, employment, probation, DCFS, housing, community resources, outpatient substance use disorder services, and aftercare.
• Coordinate communication and external service linkage including assisting with scheduling appointments, communicating with probation, scheduling child visits, communicating with DCFS, obtaining all court minute orders, providing appointment reminders for therapy and psychiatrist.
• Deliver services in outpatient, residential, or field depending on assignments and client need.
• Complete the VI-SPDAT and connect the client to safe housing options.
• Prepare the client for job search by assisting with resume writing and job search preparation.
• Monitor clients progress toward achieving case management treatment plan goals and provide treatment plan input.
• Seek clinical consultation throughout the treatment episode and when encountering new and/or high-risk clinical circumstances.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the treatment team including the Clinical Therapist, Counselor, Medical, and Psychiatrist.
• Communicate collaboratively with all members of the behavioral health team including medical, mental health, psychiatry, substance use disorder, and other staff.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Complete client UA tests and document test results.

Documentation

• Write and complete all progress notes within 72 hours of service delivery.
• Maintain compliance with the due dates for all clinical documentation.
• Write client's progress letters and court reports and obtain final approval from the supervisor.
• Complete all documentation in compliance with agency policy and procedures, HIPAA, 42-CFR, DMH, and SAPC standards.
• Complete all assigned URCs within a timely manner.

Administration and Other Duties

• Assist with client program oversight by managing case management business passes.
• Meet expected client care hours (productivity expectation is 25 client care hours per week).
• Maintain full compliance with credential requirements.
• Attend and actively participate in assigned Clinical Group Supervision.
• Actively participate in agency and team meetings.
• Participate in training opportunities and complete all assigned training in a timely manner.
• Arrange work schedule in accordance with the agency's needs.
• Read emails daily and respond when appropriate.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new employees, interns, ambassadors, volunteers, etc. or as assigned.

And perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certification, Licensure, and Experience

• Option I:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Substance Use Disorder Counselor certification from an accredited California agency (CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP).

• Option II:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field from an accredited institution.

• Substance Use Disorder Counselor registration from an accredited California agency (CCAPP, CAADE, CADTP).

• At least two years' case management experience, preferably with clients experiencing acute withdrawal from substances.

• Experience in the human service field and demonstrated expertise in substance abuse treatment, relapse prevention, and recovery.

• Valid First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

• Valid California Driver's License and access to registered and insured transportation.

Must complete background check and livescan clearance.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.