What are the responsibilities and job description for the D&A CASE MGMT SPECIALIST position at Centre County Government?
DRUG & ALCOHOL CASE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Salary Grade: 7 $21.51/hour
Shift Available: Full – Time (Non-Exempt)
Office Hours: 8:30 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday (Actual work hours established by department to include unpaid lunch)
Budgeted Hours: 7.5 hours per day / 37.5 hours per week
- Conducts initial screening and level of care assessments using the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) tool with drug/alcohol clients.
- Prepares initial diagnoses and completes reports on individuals.
- Prepares authorizations for treatment and services on clients.
- Monitors client activity to assess need for continued treatment.
- Makes referrals for clients to appropriate treatment facilities and community agencies as needed.
- Arranges psychiatric evaluations for clients and follows up on medical checks as needed.
- Provides ongoing case coordination and support with treatment-related needs, as identified.
- Prepares progress notes and charts case management sessions.
- Completes required paperwork and reports.
- Participates in interagency activities designed to attain common goals for clients.
- Participates in each provider’s staff meeting to discuss County clients.
- Provides community outreach services as needed.
- Attends meetings and/or training as necessary.
- Receives and works to resolve program complaints.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Training and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemical dependency, sociology, social work, psychology, nursing, or related field. -OR– bachelor’s degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of twelve (12) college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences. One (1) year direct service experience performing counseling or care management work in an alcohol or drug treatment setting or other drug case management or treatment setting preferred. -OR– One (1) year working as a Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee. Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed. Must obtain all required clearances including: Childline, FBI and State Police.
For more information contact HR at 814-355-6748 or humanresources@centrecountypa.gov
Centre County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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