JR 4041
Clinical Case Manager
San Jose, CA
Salary: $41.88 - $51.49 Per Hour
Pay Frequency: 24 Pay Periods Per Year
Full Time
Non-Exempt
Driving Required

**CURRENTLY OFFERING A $3500 SIGN-ON BONUS**

PATH is urgently seeking experienced social workers with experience working with vulnerable populations to join our PSH Program as a Clinical Case Manager.

ABOUT VILLAS AT FOURTH STREET
Villas at Fourth Street is a permanent supportive housing (PSH) development which provides seniors 55 and above who have experienced chronic homelessness with permanent housing and supportive services. By centralizing services on-site, PSH developments ensure ease of access for residents to needed resources and services. Services provided by the program are person-centered, culturally competent and designed to promote long-term housing stability, improve residents’ quality of life, and help them integrate into the community. 
 
WHAT IS A CLINICAL CASE MANAGER?
Clinical Case Managers alongside a team of other case managers, housing locators and community providers, the Case Manager provides field-based, direct client outreach, linkage and retention services to people experiencing homelessness. Case management services aim to promote recovery and community integration and ultimately help clients break the cycle of homelessness. .

Responsibilities include:

• Perform initial comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment; develop a plan of intervention that addresses identified needs for housing, ongoing case management services, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and coordination of needed community services.
• Collaborate with the client to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses short- and long-term goals.
• Provide ongoing case management support to assess progress and ensure treatment plan outcomes are met or adjusted.
• Provide field-based therapeutic supportive case management services addressing mental health, functional, and substance use barriers as needed to help clients obtain and maintain housing.
• Consult with LCSW and supervisor to conduct crisis and suicide risk assessment and provide appropriate interventions, complete critical incident reporting as required per contract and PATH policies.
• Provide crisis intervention services focused on enhancing the clients’ ability to independently problem solve, utilize effective coping skills, and manage their own care.
• Provide coverage to the 24/7 After Hours Response phone line.
• Provide intentional case management supports that move the client from a high-intensity level of service to a PATH is an Equal Opportunity Employer Page 2 of 4 more independent, recovery-focused level of service.

WHAT YOU BRING
We’re looking for candidates that:

• Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPAA standards
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience with advanced case management techniques including critical time intervention, trauma informed care, harm reduction strategies, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention techniques
• Possess a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals with urgent and multiple case management and health needs
• Work just as well independently as they do on a team
• Exercise mature judgement, and are highly motivated, self-starting and proactive
• Are excellent at communicating, whether in writing or verbally
• Have a strong sense of prioritization and can coordinate multiple demands in a high-pressure environment 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

•   Current and active licensure or registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (e.g., ACSW, LCSW).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent behavioral health degree eligible for licensure through the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences or approved by program funder (e.g., MSW, MFT)
• One (1) years of experience in healthcare, case management, homeless services or working with vulnerable populations.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Employment Eligibility Verification
• Reliable Transportation 
• Updated Tuberculosis Test
• Successful completion of background screening & drug test.
• Ability to provide in-home and community-based services on a regular basis.
• Ability, willingness, and availability to work flexible hours which may include evenings or weekends to support the needs of the program. 
• Ability to obtain CPR/First Aid certification through PATH.

DRIVING
Driving is an essential function of this position. To meet the employment requirements for this role, all candidates must: 

• Have reliable transportation
• A valid driver’s license
• Proof of insurance and ownership for personal vehicles used during work duties
• The ability to qualify for PATH’s insurance coverage