Caminar Careers

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:                      

• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments for assigned clients and complete assessments for other non-clinical case managers.
• Conduct individual and family therapy as needed to assigned clients utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Provide behavioral health services, and crisis intervention for adults living with severe mental illness.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Assist Program Director with the review and approval of weekly progress notes.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of new employees.
• In team meetings, contribute to the development of individual treatment and behavior plans.
• Support the development and attainment of client rehabilitation goals, including securing of housing and employment, development of a support system, increasing socialization skills, participating in recreational activities, etc.
• Support and assist with maintenance of personal health, including attainment of and follow through with medical, psychiatric, and dental care.
• Develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with all individuals served.
• Assist in resolution of conflicts between and among roommates and housemates.
• Evaluate need for entitlement benefits and assist as required in obtaining them.
• Maintain a client caseload as assigned.
• Maintain productivity level.
• Document in a timely manner treatment planning and interventions according to agency, county, and Medi-Cal/ Cal AIM billing and quality assurance requirements.
• Coordinate client treatment with all other members of the treatment team, including family members, conservators, discharge planners, and social workers when clients are hospitalized.
• Provide monthly accounting of client outcomes and service utilization.
• Perform all job functions in cooperation with the supervisor, other staff on the case management team, and other service providers involved in the treatment effort, including sharing information regarding all important interventions.
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings, as assigned.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled weekly and clinical supervision sessions.
• Attend and complete trainings as assigned and in a timely manner.
• Drive own or agency vehicle to treatment destinations, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
• Monitor cleanliness and maintenance of client living environments, providing assistance as necessary in order to meet minimum standards.
• Participate in promoting a safe, healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws, industry standards and the agency’s own Health & Safety Program.
• Complete and submit accurate time sheets and absence reports to program management in a timely manner.
• Promote within the agency and with the general public the philosophy and practice of social rehabilitation.
• Actively nurture and advance the cooperative, harmonious and teamwork oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace through daily efforts and self-presentation to promote an atmosphere of dignity and mutual respect in line with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Within program requirements, participate in an emergency on-call rotation system, as defined in the “Emergency On-Call Agreement
• Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.
• Candidates must be registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) (AMFT, ASW, APCC, etc.); licensed supervision hours available.
• MA/MS in mental health/social work related field.

Special Requirements:

• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
• This position requires frequent driving. A valid California driver license, reliable personal vehicle, current personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
• Must be able to pass post offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
• A personal cell phone with reliable service and, if applicable, a data plan to use for business purposes.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

We've Got You Covered

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health coverage choices to fit you and your family’s needs. A zero-cost option for employee only and generous contributions to employee and dependent premiums.

Flexible Spending Account
Receive tax savings on out-of-pocket health care costs.

Employee Wellness Program
We’ll reimburse you for a portion of your gym/fitness dues.

Life, Long-term Disability,and AD&D Insurance
Provided at no cost to our full-time employees. Includes an option to purchase additional life coverage for both employees and dependents.

Paid Time Off
We offer twelve paid holidays and a generous sick and vacation benefit.

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan
We offer options for both pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) contributions.
The plan also offers an employer match on eligible employee deferrals at one year of service.

Commuter Benefits
Commuting to work each day can be expensive. Receive tax savings on your commuting costs!

Employee Assistance Program
For whatever issue you might face, our Life Assistance Program offers free, confidential assistance at no cost to you.

Caminar is a leader in providing innovative client-oriented behavioral health services and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our team.  Please visit our web site at www.caminar.org