Lead Care Manager I  (Regular Full-Time, Hourly)
Program: Healthy Connect Youth Services (Central San Diego)
Region: Central San Diego
Services: Care Management (HCSD)
Career Type: Counselors

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (no on-call, evenings, or weekends).

Pay Rate: $22.80 to $24.00 per hour

Education: High School diploma/GED with 2 years of experience working in social services or related setting will be considered. Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field with 1 year of experience working in social services or related setting strongly preferred.

Benefits:

• 19 days of PTO and 12 paid holidays per year
• Free clinical supervision and CEUs
• Monthly contribution of $100 towards qualified student loan debt; access to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for eligible individuals
• Choice of medical plans, with minimal employee cost/expenses and excellent coverage
• Several dental plan options; vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Tax-Free Flexible Spending for medical/dental/childcare expenses
• Generous retirement plan contributions
• Free Employee Assistance Plan
• Employee discount program, including pet insurance plans
• Opportunities for advancement and growth

As a Lead Care Manager I, you will:

• Provide mobile outreach and engagement, including program capacity building
• Screening and assessment for program eligibility
• Promote positive health outcomes for clients utilizing mobile case management, care coordination with other providers, and supportive services with a team of dedicated professionals
• Connect clients and their families to a medical clinic and providers, as well as other clinic and community-based services
• Arrange transportation and accompany clients to office visits as needed
• Serve as an advocate for the client and family
• Use motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and harm-reduction practices
• Create and maintain all required documents in the electronic and paper record systems

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• At least six months of experience working with youths is strongly preferred
• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) or other chronic health conditions preferred
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office
• A valid California driver’s license in good standing and eligibility to be an approved CRF driver is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position. In addition, proof of insurance is required prior to driving personal vehicles on company business.
• Ability to pass criminal/background clearance.

Healthy Connect San Diego is a great place to grow, come join our awesome team

Healthy Connect Youth Services is a program of Healthy Connect San Diego. We provide care coordination to people with complex physical and behavioral health needs. Our team has a great retention rate because we have achievable caseload standards and performance expectations, quarterly performance incentives, remote and fieldwork (after successful in-office training), and a great team culture! We are looking for people who genuinely love to help others in their professional life, but also value a healthy work-life balance.

CRF staff members work together to meet the needs of San Diego County’s residents who are experiencing mental/behavioral health challenges. We offer a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters personal growth and development. You will work within a collaborative, supportive team structure, learn new ways to provide optimal supports to your clients and help people change their lives for the better!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Lead Care Manager I