Case Manager Substance Use Specialist - Mental Health 624

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 Full‑time | AM | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday (weekends as needed) Expected starting wage range is $21.49 – $26.25. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges; the 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 GED 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 one (1) year of experience providing services as a Substance Use Specialist. Valid, 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. What's In It for You Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours per week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro‑rated accrual for part‑time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps. Nine paid holidays & shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM shift, 10% for overnight shift); weekend shift differentials (5% for weekend AM, 11% for weekend PM, 15% for weekend overnight). Free CEUs, free supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship. Online university tuition discount and company scholarships. Medical, vision, dental insurance, 401(k), employee stock ownership plan. For more information, visit 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 its organization by hiring mental‑health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems. CARE Court Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a Telecare partnership with San Diego County Behavioral Health in response to California’s Community, Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act. CARE Court ACT delivers time‑limited, community‑based, holistic support to people who meet CARE criteria and agree to participate in these services. Our person‑centered approach to care meets people wherever they are in their recovery – addressing the complex needs of the individual and connecting them to resources to thrive in their community. Who we serve: Participants must meet all of the following criteria: 1) 18 years of age or older; 2) Diagnosed with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder or another psychotic disorder in the same class; 3) Experience persistent symptoms that interfere with daily life and may lead to loss of independence; 4) Cannot receive voluntary treatment elsewhere; 5) One of the following must apply: the individual is at risk of safely interacting with the community without supervision and their condition is deteriorating, the individual needs services to prevent relapse or deterioration that would result in disability or serious injury to themselves or others, or the individual will likely benefit from an ACT treatment plan. Qualifications High School (required) GED (required) Associate’s degree (required) Bachelor’s degree in Social Services (required) Equal Opportunity Employer. AA, M/F/V/Disability. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr