Mental Health Case Manager (TUC- Strength United)

About The University Corporation:

TUC is a non-profit auxiliary corporation providing commercial and administrative services to California State University, Northridge. Our mission is to provide services and solutions that address the needs of California State University, Northridge; to support the academic, research, and creative endeavors of its students, faculty, and staff; and to enhance the quality of campus life. https://www.csun.edu/tuc

 

Mission:

Transforming trauma and violence into empowerment, advancing systemic healing, and developing leaders for lasting change.

 

Overview:

The Clinical Mental Health Case Manager is responsible for conducting culturally sensitive, trauma responsive case management and skill building services for individuals and families of all ages who have experienced/witnessed child maltreatment, domestic violence and or sexual assault in a multidisciplinary setting.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Clinical Program Manager, the Mental Health Case Manager (MHCM) will provide in-home case management on a weekly basis (or as scheduled depending on program requirements and family needs) for clients enrolled in the Family Preservation (FP) program. The  MHCM will utilize a strengths-based model to (1) assess child and caregiver needs, including the completion of standard assessments; (2) address child maltreatment risk factors and/or causes of identified child maltreatment and related attachment challenges; (3) design interventions to promote child safety & permanency, enhance caregiver capacity/protective factors, and build on strengths; (4) identify and respond to red flag issues and crises; (5) provide appropriate referrals and linkages; (6) advocate for children and families; (7) provide in-home skills building; (8) provide in-home individual and/or family case management; and/or (9) provide other services as required/suggested by the Supervisor; (10) attend required meetings and trainings including team case meetings; 11) Provide in-home parent training utilizing the Nurturing Parenting Program curriculum.  May additionally provide child-focused activities, teaching & demonstrating, and/or other case management and/or other services needed by client families. The MHCM will complete required case documentation in a quality, timely manner, following all program and agency requirements and meeting all deadlines; will coordinate referrals of clients to other Strength United programs as needed; and will perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Must have a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Child Development and six months of experience providing client centered services. Must have completed or be willing to complete State Certification in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Computer competency, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.  Experience with a database management system. Must pass a criminal clearance background check, possess a valid CA driver’s license and up-to-date auto insurance. Must be willing to work in client homes and to accommodate a flexible schedule (some evening and/or weekend hours may be needed).

 

Knowledge, Specialized Skills, and Abilities                                                                                                                         

Ability to conduct a variety of standard psychological assessments upon receiving training; prepare professional reports in a timely manner; establish mutually respectful relationships in a multidisciplinary team environment; maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job; exercise independent judgment and discretion; triage or prioritize client problems; understand and adhere to professional ethics; analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action; determine appropriate courses of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals in interactions of a sensitive nature; analyze and define problems, draw valid conclusions, and project consequences of various alternative courses of action; speak effectively; write narrative reports; utilize supervision effectively; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals and organizations. Requires working knowledge of the principles, practices, and trends in the fields of psychological assessment; crisis intervention techniques; etiology and treatment of abuse in families; specific techniques used in the treatment of children and families and of those impacted by child maltreatment, and sexual