Jail Diversion Case Manager

Case Manager – Trueblood (Jail Diversion)
Centralia, WA (Lewis County) | Full-Time $47,157 - $64,896

Do Work That Actually Changes the System Looking to use your clinical skills in a more meaningful way?

Join Community Integrated Health Services (CIHS) on our Trueblood Jail Diversion Team—helping individuals access treatment instead of cycling through the criminal justice system.

This is impactful, system-level work—with real support and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Why Clinicians Choose This Role Monday–Friday schedule (no weekends!)Work that directly impacts jail diversion & community outcomes
100% paid medical, dental, vision (you + dependents)25 days PTO + 11 paid holidays

Retirement (PERS) with employer contributions

Collaborative, multidisciplinary team (you’re not doing this alone)
What You Bring High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Two (2) years’ experience in providing direct treatment to the mentally ill, preferably in a criminal justice setting.

Agency Affiliated Counselor with Washington State Department of Health or ability to obtain within 7 days from date of hire.

Proficient in computer use and applications commonly used or applied in this field/trade/position for the development of reports, documents, presentations and access/utilize databases for care management and Microsoft Office software.

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Pass and maintain a clear background record as required for healthcare organization under state and federal contracts.

A bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Counseling, or a related field is preferred.

What You’ll DoAssist in gathering information for the development of a comprehensive assessment that includes and is not limited to: psychiatric history (onset, course, and effect of illness, past treatment and responses, risk behaviors, and accomplishments), mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health; use of drugs and alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living (self-care, living situation, nutrition, money management);

and family structure and relationships.

Crisis Triage Services including: screening, monitoring of status, engagement in hospital or community settings, and overseeing Continuity of Care.

Document participant progress and to maintain a permanent record of activity according to the agency's established methods and procedures.

Contribute to the program's ongoing assessment of participant’s mental illness symptoms and participant’s response to program’s support services. Shares observations and concerns with Trueblood Mental Health Diversion Team Members for consultation and direction and takes appropriate action.

Provide direct services to participants on an individual, group and family basis in the community settings to teach symptom-management techniques and promote personal growth and development by assisting participants to cope with internal and external stresses and move ahead with their goals.

Provide ongoing assessment, mentoring, encouragement problem solving, side-by-side services, skill teaching, support, and environmental adaptations to assist participants with activities of daily living.

Assist and support participants in obtaining adequate financial support (help to gain employment and apply for entitlements). Teach money-management skills (budgeting and paying bills) and assist participants in accessing financial services such as bank checking and savings accounts.

Help participants to access reliable transportation (obtain a driver's license and car and car insurance, arrange for cabs, use public transportation, and find rides).Assist and support participants to have and effectively use a personal primary care physician and dentist, and eye doctor, if applicable.

Organize and lead individual and group social and recreational activities to help participants structure their time, increase social experiences, and provide opportunities to practice social skills.

Meets expected productivity standards and completes the necessary financial/billing information for the organization to receive  available to provide crisis intervention outreach services as…