Internal Number : 4318918
50% - 100% Bilingual Peer Case Manager- SOM : Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences- Sacramento Campus
Department Description
Job Summary
Closing Date
7 / 12 / / 2023
Salary Range
$ -$
Salary Frequency
Hourly, Grade 17
Appointment Type
career
Number of Positions
Percentage of Time
50% - 100%
Shift Hour
Location
Behavioral Health Center
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
Benefits Eligible
We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.
THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY
The Bilingual Peer Case Manager (minimum 50% up to 100% time) provides personal account of direct life experience with receiving services from a mental health system (treatment for psychosis strongly preferred) to consumers, families, educators, community members and treatment providers.
Experience with alcohol and drug services, child welfare, and / or juvenile justice system is strongly preferred). Participates in weekly clinic team meetings, assists with community outreach and education efforts, provides education and case management support to consumers and their families as part of a clinical team, and assists consumers and their families in accessing community resources.
Services may be provided in a variety of settings, including the clinic, the community, local schools, or the family home.
Through contact with consumers and families within SacEDAPT, the Patient Navigator assists the treatment team in identifying individual, family, home or community conditions needing intervention and supports the client and family in meeting those needs.
Responsible for engaging Non-English speaking clients and family members / support persons and assist in their ongoing care coordination as part of the culturally responsive model of care.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- Previous part-time or full-time work experience
- Willingness to share direct life experience with receiving services from a mental health system for a serious mental illness is required and must be described in cover letter
- Oral and written bilingual language skills
- Knowledge of community resources in Sacramento county
- Previous experience supporting individuals or families in accessing supports or services
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively work with physicians, consumers and families, clinical staff, research staff, and other health care professionals
- Experience interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, the ability to identify when differences in culture of language may impact communication, and how to resolve those differences appropriately and with cultural humility
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Windows based computers and associated software programs
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
At least 2 years of professional work experience applying those skills
Lived experience receiving mental health treatment for psychosis is strongly preferred
Experience with alcohol and drug services, child welfare, and / or juvenile justice system is strongly preferred
Previous experience working with family members of adolescents and young adults with major psychiatric disorders
Experience with assisting in psychiatric case management services including psychiatric hospitalization and linkage to community resources
Spanish language skills are strongly preferred. Use of Spanish language skills in a professional context
Experience with public speaking
Experience with electronic medical records
Special Requirements
This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program