Director of Case Management

About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supported over 48,000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year. ​
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Caminar's mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. The organization was founded in 1964, and our vision is to be a BEACON of SAFETY, COMPASSION, and FULFILLMENT, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. ​

Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faiths, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome here. To learn more, please visit www.caminar.org.

Position Summary: The Director of Case Management (DCM) is responsible for leadership of Caminar’s San Mateo regional case management programs (FSP (which includes REACH) and New Ventures (which includes WRAP and Wellness) as well as its supported housing services. The DCM is a member of the regional senior leadership team and is responsible for the development and implementation of policies and programs that will contribute to overall success. The DCM acts as a liaison with government agencies, the community and the public relative to funding, contracts and delivery of services. The DCM supervises staff both directly and indirectly through intermediary supervisors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure the ongoing excellence of the quality of care and cultural competence of assigned services and programs and ensure they are provided in accordance with the principles of social rehabilitation and person-centered recovery.

• Meet and exceed service, program, contractual, funder and agency assigned objectives and outcomes.

• Participate in and oversee the recruitment, selection, hiring, training, evaluation and termination of all program staff in a manner consistent with employment laws and Caminar policies and practices.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures of the State departments of social service and mental health, the County of San Mateo Mental Health Department, the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Caminar; regularly participates in program reviews of regulatory entities.

• Continually look for ways to improve programs and services and devises and implements quality improvement plans. Develop and implement quality assurance system for the programs and region.  Identifies and corrects deficiencies and recommends service enhancements and process improvements.

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with County mental health representatives and other related service providers, attending liaison meetings as necessary. Represent Caminar as assigned, ensuring a positive image, as well as appropriate visibility, in the community.  Act in the capacity of the Executive Director as assigned.

• Participate in an evening and weekend on-call rotation to provide emergency response to program leadership.

• Assist in the development, and provide on-going oversight and effective management of operating budgets.

• Serve as Safety Administrator ensuring a safe, healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws, industry standards and the agency’s internal Health & Safety Program.

• In conjunction with the Executive Director, write funding proposals, make presentations to funding agencies, and otherwise plan for the development of new services.

• Model respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationships with all individuals served and employed.

• Ensure that all medical record documentation of assigned services and programs is performed in an accurate and timely manner.

• Ensure that all human resource materials from assigned services and programs, including but not limited to time sheets, absence reports, performance reviews and status change forms, are submitted to the corporate office accurately and in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to assure staff of assigned services and programs are oriented and trained according to applicable standards. Assist managers in assessing training needs. Recommends year-long training curriculum.

• Work with the Executive Director and Qi Director to implement and maintain Caminar’s traineeship/internship program. This may include providing individual and group clinical supervision and signing for Board of Behavioral Sciences hours for trainees and interns.

• Monitor the upkeep and appearance of assigned San Mateo programs to ensure that they remain attractive, safe, comfortable, and that they blend in with surrounding neighborhoods.

• On a weekly basis meet with all director reports to review KPIs utilizing the assigned streamlined collaboration template. In addition, ensure that all direct reports are also completing this with their team members on a weekly basis and utilizing the feedback to improve billing, revenue, and areas of growth and strengths.

• Effectively implementing the FFS model with ALL CM programs and provide necessary guidance and feedback to support the teams with reaching the assigned productivity measures.

• Support PDs with signing ALL notes within the CalAims provided guidelines and standards.

• If licensed 2+ years, provide clinical supervision (both group and individual) to assigned associates/interns.

• Work with the ED and finance to review, understand, and improve the dept.’s budget and execute any directives and initiatives around budgets throughout the depts.

• Participate in the development and negotiation of all SMC CM contracts.

• Attend training events as assigned or approved by Executive Director.

• Participate in the activities of professional affiliation organizations, such as the California Association of Social Rehabilitation Agencies (CASRA) or The Contractors Association of San Mateo County as assigned.

• Promote within the agency and with the general public the philosophy and practice of social rehabilitation.

• 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.

• Actively nurture and advance the cooperative, harmonious and teamwork oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace; Through daily efforts and presentation promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organization’s mission, philosophy, policies and procedures.

• Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

• Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.
• Master’s Degree and clinical license in a mental health-related field required (active California licensure from the Board of Behavioral Science as a LMFT, LCSW, LPCC or PhD).
• Minimum two years demonstrated experience providing program management, staff supervision, and leading multidisciplinary teams in a mental health related field is strongly preferred; Minimum two years of demonstrated work experience with SMI/DD population is strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of social rehabilitation and person-centered treatment, sensitivity to the needs and circumstances of people with severe and persistent mental illness is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CARF standards and accreditation process.     
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to implement the following evidence-based models: Psychosocial Rehabilitation, ACT Model, Full Service Partnership, Harm Reduction, Housing First, and Motivational Interviewing is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CCL and other state/county regulations for residential care facilities strongly preferred.
• Experience with and knowledge of MediCal documentation and billing requirements.                                        
• Prior experience developing and managing operating budgets for multiple programs is strongly preferred.

Position Requirements: 

• Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs., and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Must be able to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods.
• Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with residents and staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
• Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
• Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances, dust, and loud noises.
• Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone, and fax machine.

Essential 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 may require limited, occasional, or frequent driving.  If required, a valid California driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle, and current personal auto insurance is required by law.  In addition, an MVR sufficient to obtain and 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.
• If applicable, a personal cell phone with reliable service and a data plan to use for business purposes.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.

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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 thirteen 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.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time based on business need.  This job description is subject to change at any time. 

Caminar is a leader in providing innovative client-oriented mental health services.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  Please visit our web site at www.caminar.org