Bonita House·Oakland, California
Oversee the clinical needs of CalWORKs! Phoenix program members by providing integrated support, psychoeducation, and resource linking. Facilitate weekly group activities and conduct bio-psychosocial assessments to support clients' journey toward independence and recovery.
To empower people living with mental health and co-occurring substance use challenges to achieve recovery, self-sufficiency, and deeply connected, meaningful lives within their communities.
Compassion: Committed to caring, dignity and kindness.
Honor each individual and provide highly ethical services.
Leading the way in creating opportunities to change for the better.
Channeling hope, building strengths to successfully recover, adapt and grow.
Embracing
Differences: Honor and celebrate our diverse communities and individual uniqueness.
CalWORKs Phoenix Program is funded through Alameda County’s Mental Health Services Act (Proposition 63) funding and is designed to actively outreach, engage, and provide a full range of services to 30 adults in Alameda County who have mental health and substance abuse challenges and are enrolled in the Welfare to Work Program.
Under the general direction of the Program Director, the Clinical Case Manager is responsible for overseeing the clinical needs of the CalWORKs! Phoenix program members. The collaborative team provides services with an integrated framework, and the Clinician Case Manager plays a critical role in supporting a client’s progress as they move through their engagement activities.
This position will work alongside the team in efforts to support the clients’ journey toward greater independence, well-being, and self-sufficiency. Services are often provided in office; however, flexibility needs to be demonstrated to meet client in the community; such as library, job, on-site, and home visits shall be scheduled when appropriate and convenient for clients. The Clinical Case Manager is responsible for maintaining consistent contact with clients, deepening the treatment relationship, assisting clients to identify life goals and linking them to community resources that can support their wellness and recovery.
The Clinical Case Manager needs to have the skills, knowledge and ability to shape an effective working alliance, foster hope, build motivation, assess pressing needs, identify barriers to treatment, and link clients to resources to meet their basic needs. The Clinical Case Manager must demonstrate the knowledge and clinical expertise to teach clients the skills that will support symptom reduction and enable them successfully to pursue their goals, and to provide clients with regular coaching to apply these skills in their daily lives. Successful candidates will be knowledgeable and experienced employing intervention strategies using motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, harm reduction and abstinence-based models of treatment. Clinical supervision is available for this position.
Active registration with BBS, Registered MFT or ASW. Must demonstrate an ability to work both independently and as a member of our cohesive team. The ability to prioritize effectively among competing demands on time. Solid written skills to meet required standards of documentation. Interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence. Must be able to meet Immigration Reform Act of 1986 requirements. Must have a vehicle to use for work duties, a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License, and automobile insurance.
Requires active registration as an RMFT or ASW with the BBS and a valid California driver's license with insurance. Candidates must be proficient in trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing, with the ability to manage crisis situations.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
