• Case Manager - Master's Degree

    WellSense (CA)


    Position Type

    Full-Time/Regular

     

    STGi is currently seeking a** **qualified Case Manager candidates for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Supportive Housing (HUD/VASH) Program.

     

    _The Case Manager will provide clinical case management services to a caseload of up to 25 Veterans enrolled in the HUD-VASH program. This includes assessing and reassessing household needs, education households and community resource opportunities, developing housing stability plans, scheduling appointments, and providing necessary follow-up to ensure housing stability plans are progressing on schedule and needs are adequately being addressed. This position requires_ _substantial_ _field/outreach work._

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    Direct Service and Support

    + Arrange, coordinate, and provide direct clinical case management and support to a caseload of up to 25 Veterans experiencing homelessness.

    + Assist the Veteran in navigating the Housing Authority voucher process and provide support, along with the Housing Locator, to obtain permanent supportive housing.

    + Conduct comprehensive screenings and assessments with clients to collect functional, environmental, financial, employment, housing, educational, and health information, as appropriate, to develop a case plan.

    + Provide education regarding community living and basic life skills (money management, shopping, safety, basic cleanliness, and nutrition.

    + Provide referrals and linkage to VA medical facilities, VA Regional Offices, and community-based agencies for a variety of services that may include health care, benefits, vocational assistance, education, recreation, and any other needs.

    + Provide direct mental health and substance abuse counseling using the Harm Reduction Model, within their scope of practice, or refer to another provider.

    + Provide crisis management services (including periodic 24-hour coverage)

    + Establish collaborative relationships with services providers inside and outside of the VA to ensure Veteran’s continuity of care with wrap-around services.

    + Advocate on behalf of the Veteran to assist in the delivery of needed services.

    + Attend daily/weekly meetings, supervision and case conferences as assigned.

    Documentation and Data Collection

    + Actively involve the Veteran in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan.

    + Update Clinical Reminders and other important documentation as needed in the CPRS system and in compliance with VA requirements.

    + Maintain clear and timely charts in the CPRS system of contact with the Veteran and other providers.

    + Knowledge of/or experience with DSM diagnoses, assessment of level of functioning, EBP’s such as Motivational interviewing, Critical Time Intervention, DBT, Harm Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, Trauma Informed Care, Housing First, PTSD, etc.

    + Ability to work collaboratively with others and in a team.

    + Takes initiative and has a solution focused practice.

    + Uses good time management skills and resources to balance case load direct service and paperwork.

    + Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.