Clinical Case Manager - GOS
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job Description:
Clinical Case Manager - GOS
Geriatric Outpatient Services Senior Division
Agency Overview
Founded in 1889, Felton (formerly Family Service Agency of San Francisco) is the oldest nonsectarian, nonprofit charitable social-services provider in the City and County of San Francisco. Our mission is to respond to human needs with cutting edge social services and treatment that combine the best social science research with cultural sensitivity, a deep respect for the consumer, and a commitment to social justice and supportive communities.
Program Description
The Geriatric Outpatient Services (GOS) is a part of Feltons Geriatric Mental Health Model, which offers mental health services to older adults with severe psychiatric disorders and includes a continuum of care, including treatment for individuals living with dual disorders who are at different stages of recovery. Under contract with the Department of Public Health Behavioral Health Services (BHS), the GOS program provides clinic and field-based services to older adults needing specialty mental health services. The agency is committed to implementing Evidence-Based Practices and behavioral health research into its community-based mental health services.
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Program Manager, this position participates in a multidisciplinary team serving older adults, aged 60 and over, with severe psychiatric disorders and co-occurring disorders, providing comprehensive and integrated treatment services, including mental health and substance abuse treatment, case management, and other service connections. It employs an inter-agency, multidisciplinary approach to provide comprehensive wellness/recovery-based services. Referrals for GOS come from community partners and self-referrals. The GOS clinician evaluates needs of clients and develops treatment plans, often along with the medication support team. Services may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education. The GOS clinician maintains accurate detailed observation and progress records for electronic billing data entry. Additional duties as needed.
Program Specific Responsibilities:
Works closely with an interdisciplinary team of clinical case managers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, and community specialists (peer counselors) to provide intensive services to older adults in crisis.
Performs intakes and comprehensive psychiatric assessments for older adults with psychiatric and dual diagnosis disabilities in a Felton clinic or in their homes utilizing both psychiatric interviewing and DSM V-TR/WHODAS measures of both mental health symptoms and functional impairments
Provides crisis intervention and management to prevent hospitalization, and if necessary, facilitates involuntary hospitalization.
Provides individual and group therapy to stabilize clients and prevent psychiatric de-compensation.
Provides case management services, including evaluations, service plan development, assisting clients in accessing housing, financial, medical, and other needed services. Coordinates with other service providers.
Maintains thorough clinical records after each client contact or service, in accordance with mandated standards of San Francisco Community
Mental Health Services and funders including Medi-Cal/Medicare
Participates in team meetings and case conferences through presentation of cases, discussion of clinical issues and exchange of information and ideas.
Ongoing training by participating in FSAs training opportunities, including developing specializations in evidence-based treatments and practices.
Other duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree or higher in Social Work or other Professional Counseling Programs, including MFTs/APCCs
Registered with active license with BBS, including intern level ASWs, AMFTs, and APCCs
Experience in case management and mental health treatment for at-risk older adults, including co-occurring disorders (masters level internship experience considered) preferred.
Moderate to comprehensive understanding of Specialty Mental Health Services under the Department of Health Care services definitions in addition to skills in assessment, treatment planning, and mental health services pertaining to individuals living with serious mental illness.
Excellent communication skills both in written and verbal formats
Knowledgeable about and consultation oriented towards client risks for suicidality/violence, abuse reporting, dual role conflicts, and other ethical/legal obligations as they arise.
Solution focused care planning and conceptualization skills within multi-disciplinary team and with external agency partners and individuals
Strong recovery model approach to care and ability to form strong therapeutic relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds and who often are underserved by traditional care models.
Ability to effectively diagnose and make clinical rationales for psychiatric care utilizing the DSM 5-TR and other measures including social determinants of health and functional impairment screenings where appropriate.
Valid CA Drivers License preferred, ability to travel across SF city to meet clients required.
Ability to work well under pressure while meeting multiple different types of deadlines.
Computer skills proficiency in applications for electronic health care records, Zoom, Box, Microsoft/Outlook applications, and other technologies as needed for the role.
Ability to be a team player with a welcoming attitude.
Additional Information:
Position: 100% FTE
Reports to: Program Director
Licensing hours will be provided
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