Case Manager Employment Specialist - Mental Health 331
San Diego, CA 
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Posted 30 days ago
Job Description
"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 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 $19.90 - $24.31. 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 Employment Specialist

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
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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: The county of San Diego has determined that all persons referred to the Telecare AOT program shall initially be screened and evaluated by the existing In Home Outreach Team (IHOT) program. Referrals to AOT can only be made through Telecare IHOT. AOT examinations will be conducted by a licensed clinician from the IHOT program.

# of Members: 70 members

Who We Serve: Adults with serious mental illness who are experiencing repeated hospitalizations or incarcerations but are not engaging in treatment. Only individuals who meet the nine criteria as established under Laura's Law are eligible for referral to AOT:
  1. At least 18 years of age.
  2. Have a serious mental illness.
  3. Determined unlikely to be safe in the community without supervision.
  4. History of non-compliance with treatment that has either: Been a factor in their hospitalization and/ or incarceration at least twice in the last 36 months, or resulted in one or more acts, attempts or threats of serious and violent behavior toward self or another within the last 48 months (not including current event).
  5. Has opportunity to voluntarily participate in mental health treatment but continues to fail to engage.
  6. Condition is substantially deteriorating.
  7. AOT is the least restrictive placement necessary to ensure recovery and stability.
  8. Needs AOT to prevent a relapse or deterioration that would likely result in grave disability or serious harm to self or others.
  9. Be likely to benefit from AOT.

About the Program: The San Diego Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program provides outpatient services to adults with serious mental illness who have been court-ordered to receive services under Laura's Law. Program members may also have a co-occurring substance use diagnosis. Treatment is provided by a multidisciplinary team, and all services are strengths-based and anchored in recovery principles. Individuals identified through assessment that do not voluntarily agree to services are required to go before a judge to determine the need for treatment.

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, Employment Specialist, Jobs 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.






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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
2 years
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