Case Manager Job Details Job Location Bullhead - City 720 Hancock - Bullhead City, AZ Salary Range $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly Description 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 include those listed below. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Essential Job Functions: + Assess resource needs of patients. + Educate and refer patients to community agencies and businesses that appropriately address the patients needs for food, shelter, clothing, employment, transportation, etc. + Assist patients with establishing or re-establishing support systems within their community. + Act as advocate on behalf of the patient to improve access to needed services. + Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the patients current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources. + Complete documentation of services on provided forms in a timely manner. + Provides input into the patients treatment needs and disposition. + Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community. + Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation. Qualifications Essential Qualifications: Certifications/Licenses: + College degree; Associates with experience or bachelors with minimal experience + If no degree a minimum of 3 years experience as a case manager + Possess or able to obtain Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint clearance card + Able to pass Arizona Central Registry background check + During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you Education: + A minimum of a bachelors degree in Behavioral Health and/or substance use counseling; or an Associates degree with a behavioral health major and/or substance use counseling or working towards a degree with comparable years of qualifying experience Experience and Competencies: + Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional. + Ability to work well in a team environment. + Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. + Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn. + Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner. + Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services. Working Conditions: + Work is performed primarily in a professional, office setting. + Normal work hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular attendance is required. Working overtime is required and essential to perform job duties at times.