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Working at Mental Health America of San Diego County is a great opportunity to be involved in work that impacts the community positively. With great benefits, a great work environment and culture, and professional opportunities, working at Mental Health America is a way to make a change in underserved communities throughout San Diego County.

**Actively Interviewing Candidates**

 

ENHANCED CARE CASE MANAGER

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POSITION TITLE:  Enhanced Care Case Manager

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SALARY RANGE:   $45,000– $48,000 – Full time, Non-exempt

 

BENEFITS:               Medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, Aflac Supplemental, Flexible Spending Account, Cal Savers Retirement Savings Program. Paid time off and paid holidays. Mileage Reimbursement.

  

DEPARTMENT:      Health and Wellness Empowerment

 

REPORTS TO:         Program Team Leader

 

Position Summary:  Provides education and support to referred individuals for community health services. CHW/ECM will meet with clients and provide health education, trauma, and emotional health.  Meet with clients in their homes or other designated sights to ensure the client is leaning and practicing healthy living.  Staff needs to demonstrate knowledge of diverse communities and how to engage them in healthy living practices.

 

Essential Functions:

  • Community Health Worker/ECM will work with assigned referrals and begin the health education and literacy services.

  • Conducting health education, screening and assessment, resource linkage and addressing emotional wellness needs.  

  • Assist in developing program materials to educate community related to health messaging and self-care.

  • Meet with clients one-on-one in 30-minute increments or 1 hour per day.

  • Provide group health education classes and support.

  • Provide health materials to each client and develop a health plan with health goals.

  • Support individuals in getting to medical sites or assist them in making an appointment for services.

  • Make referrals to community resources and teach individuals how to access needed resources.

  • Attend all operational and collaborative meetings.

  • Complete and obtain Community Health Worker Training Certification within 18 months.

  • Enhanced Case Managers will receive training from the supervisor regarding identifying client needs, documentation, linking clients to community support and other wellness-related services.

  • Appropriate coordination of contacts with other public and private organizations and individuals, as necessary to effectively serve clients (e.g., progress reports to referral sources, client referrals to other agencies).

  • Understand how to appropriately engage and address crisis encounters.

  • Participation in special projects and activities related to programs.

  • Participation and assistance in implementing program components.

  • Carrying an assigned caseload and ensuring all health-related documentation is completed.

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling preferred.

  • Knowledge of and experience engaging and educating the community in health-related matters and in providing services.

  • Knowledge of social services networks and providers as well as potential funding sources.

  • Strong problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to establish rapport and work with multi-ethnic and multi-cultural individuals and community groups.

  • Computer literate: Microsoft office suite including, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.

  • Background Check will be conducted.

  • Must have a current CA Driver License and current car insurance. Must utilize own transportation for fieldwork.                                                             

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Employment with MHASDC is on an “At Will” basis.   MHASDC Complies with all Federal, State, and Local Law.

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