Case Manager (52436)

Position Summary:

Person in this position will work in collaboration with a mental health/substance abuse counselor to provide mental health & substance abuse services to patients/clients of WestCare who have been diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder, a mental illness or both.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct assessments and evaluations of clients in order to determine appropriate level of service required;
• Administer agency approved assessment instruments to individuals seeking treatment services;
• Complete induction packets and obtain all necessary documentation and verification of program eligibility;
• Work with seniors
• Coordinate the entry of clients into the program with all agency program components;
• Give presentations, speeches and seminars regarding WestCare's services as assigned;
• May be required to conduct assessments in jails and institutions;
• Responsible for answering verbal and written inquiries from prospective clients requesting program information;
• Coordinate transportation of new clients from various jail facilities to the agency;
• Preparation of necessary correspondence to referral sources regarding assessment outcome;
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned.