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Alcott Center For Mental Health Services
Case Manager - UMCR
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A Mental or Behavioral Health Case Manager coordinates overall plan of care for patients with mental or behavioral health needs. Oversees patient evaluation and treatment planning and monitors patient progress. Coordinates with the rest of the mental health team, including doctors and nurses, to establish these plans.
$54,442 / year median in California
+20% projected growth
Job Description
Case Manager
- UMCR Alcott Center For Mental Health Services
- 3.2 Culver City, CA Job Details Full-time $23.00
- $26.
- Case Manager Department
- Los Angeles UMCR Program Reports To
- Program Manager FLSA Status
- Non-Exempt Work Setting
- Field-Based, On-Site Primary Service Area
- Los Angeles, CA Schedule
- Full-Time, 12-hour rotating shifts (Day or Overnight
- 9:00 am
- 9:30 pm or 9:00 pm
- 9:30 am ) Pay Range
- $23.
DOE What You'll Do:
The Impact You'll Make As a Case Manager with the UMCR Program, you will respond to non-violent community crisis calls as part of a specialized field-based response team. You will provide crisis intervention, behavioral health support, resource navigation, and follow-up services to individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies and other social service needs while helping divert appropriate calls from traditional law enforcement responses. Crisis Response and Intervention Respond to non-violent crisis calls dispatched through a centralized communications system. Conduct wellness checks, crisis assessments, and behavioral health evaluations. Utilize trauma-informed de-escalation techniques to stabilize individuals experiencing emotional or behavioral distress. Assess immediate safety concerns and coordinate appropriate interventions and referrals. Provide compassionate, client-centered support during mental health, substance use, and social service-related crises. Case Management and Resource Navigation Connect individuals with housing, medical care, behavioral health treatment, substance use services, and other community resources. Provide short-term field-based case management and follow-up support. Advocate for clients and assist with reducing barriers to accessing services. Promote client stabilization, recovery, and long-term community engagement. Collaboration and Documentation Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, supervisors, dispatch personnel, and community partners. Complete timely, accurate, and comprehensive documentation of all client contacts and interventions. Maintain confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA, mandatory reporting, and agency policies. Participate in case consultations, supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development. Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned in support of program operations and client care.What You'll Bring:
Your Qualifications Education and Experience High School diploma or GED required. Minimum one (1) year of experience providing case management, street outreach, crisis intervention, or services to unhoused or vulnerable populations. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field preferred. Experience working with individuals experiencing serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or behavioral health crises preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Skills and Competencies Strong crisis intervention, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate in high-pressure situations. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple field-based responsibilities. Licenses and Requirements Valid California Driver's License with a clean driving record for the past three (3) years. Must meet agency driving and insurance eligibility requirements. Successful completion of Live Scan fingerprinting and comprehensive background screening. Ability to travel throughout the Los Angeles service area. Work Schedule Full-time position working 12-hour shifts ( 9:00 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. or 9:00 p.m.
- 9:30 a.