Service Coordinator | Mental Health Case Manager

Crestwood Behavioral Health
Bakersfield, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level mental health professionals who coordinate care and manage recovery processes. Requires experience in behavioral health and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in a California-based, on-call setting.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level mental health professionals with experience in interdisciplinary care coordination
    — “coordinates the interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning efforts among the multidisciplinary treatment team”
  • Licensed behavioral health practitioners seeking a role in crisis residential treatment
    — “Freise Hope House, a Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) Program”
  • Candidates with prior experience in psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery principles
    — “Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5 and psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery principles”

Things to consider

  • On-call responsibilities may require irregular hours and availability
    — “Full-Time: PM On-Call”
  • Background investigation is a mandatory prerequisite for employment
    — “Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in developing treatment plans and managing recovery tools like DBT and WRAP
    — “provide them with a variety of recovery-based tools such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP)”
  • Highlight your ability to coordinate with nursing staff and ensure treatment continuity
    — “working closely with the nursing staff to ensure continuity of treatment efforts”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with regulatory standards and mental health care compliance
    — “Familiarity with regulatory standards”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • assessing clients to identify individual problem areas
  • coordinating interdisciplinary team meetings
  • implementing overall treatment plans
  • working closely with nursing staff
Typical background
2+ years of experience in a healthcare setting, at least one in a mental health setting

Skills & requirements

Required

Mental Health Case ManagementService CoordinationInterdisciplinary Team CoordinationDischarge PlanningPsychosocial Rehabilitation

Preferred

dbtWRAPTrauma-informed Approaches

About the role

Original posting from Crestwood Behavioral Health via Greenhouse

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey.  Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Service Coordinator | Mental Health Case Manager

Job Duties: The Service Coordinator (Mental Health Case Manager) assesses clients to identify individual problem areas necessitating treatment and complete assessments. The Service Coordinator (Mental Health Case Manager) also coordinates the interdisciplinary team meetings and discharge planning efforts among the multidisciplinary treatment team. In this capacity, the Service Coordinator (Mental Health Case Manager) coordinates the overall treatment plan implementation for the client on the unit, working closely with the nursing staff to ensure continuity of treatment efforts.

Schedule: 

Full-Time: PM

On-Call

Qualifications: 

A minimum of 2 years in a healthcare setting, at least one of which must have been in a mental health setting.

Must be registered with the BBS as AMFT, ASW, or LPCC.

Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5 and psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery principles.

Familiarity with regulatory standards.

Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Sick Leave Buy Back

401(k) Retirement

Scholarship Program

Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

Service Awards

Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus: Freise Hope House, a Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) Program, provides a voluntary, short-term, safe place to land for guests experiencing a psychiatric crisis. Our guests are greeted into a warm, homelike environment, and we provide them with a variety of recovery-based tools such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP), and Trauma-Informed Approaches to help them manage their symptoms and develop skills to live effectively in the community. 

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The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity. Pay Range:$33—$35 USDIt’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood. 

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. https://workatcrestwood.com/

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone. Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to ability during the application or recruiting process, please talk with your hiring contact/recruiter or send a request to HR@CBHI.net.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), please review this link to provide information on how we collect and use your data. 

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Source: Crestwood Behavioral Health careers (Greenhouse)

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