Case Manager at Chicanos Por La Causa – Phoenix, Arizona

ABOUT Centro De La Familia at CPLC
We offer outpatient behavioral health services for families and individuals of all ages, including those living with serious mental illness (SMI), general mental health issues, and substance abuse issues. Outpatient services offer flexible office hours and home-based services for children and their families, public transit accessibility, and therapy in English and Spanish.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Youth Case Manager is responsible for facilitating child and family team meetings for assigned clients. The Youth Case Manager works collaboratively with the Clinical Supervisor/Director to guide the treatment team in implementing the Child and Family Team Process and its individualized strengths-based, culturally competent, family-centered approach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education/Background

• Must meet one of the following combinations of education and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field or a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of full-time behavioral health work experience;
  • Associate’s degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience;
  • High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and 18 credit hours of post-high school education in a field related to behavioral health completed no more than four years before the date the individual begins providing behavioral health services and two years of full-time behavioral health work experience; or four years of full-time behavioral health work experience.
• At least one year of experience conducting family or group therapy preferred.
• Bilingual language skills in English/Spanish and as appropriate to population served preferred.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under automobile insurance policy.
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance card, CPR and First Aid.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Other Qualifications and Competencies

• Experience in Community-based mental health programs a plus.
• Knowledge of general mental health, substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and serious mental illness.
• Familiarity with application of behavioral principles in youth treatment, understanding of the Arizona Child and Family Team model.
• Must successfully complete the agency’s orientation and demonstrate competence regarding skills and knowledge per R9-20-204.
• Basic typing/computer skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
• Ability to attend required Child and Family Team training within one month of assuming position and to participate in ongoing learning requirements.
• Able to work a flexible schedule as needed per program requirements.