Drug & Alcohol Case Manager

Come join an agency that celebrates the uniqueness of every individual who steps through our doors!

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake interview utilizing appropriate practices to obtain necessary information from clients, families and/or involved collaterals for the identification of service needs for drug and alcohol-related problems
• Determines level of care based on placement guidelines
• Determines appropriate funding arrangements and authorizes or recommends services for alcohol and other drug clients
• Orients clients to the program, policy, procedures and treatment process
• Develop and implement a comprehensive service plan based on the results obtained from the assessment process
• Update the client's service plan as need
• Coordinate and provide access to available alcohol and drug and ancillary services, such as housing, child care, medical and financial services
• Conduct client follow-up at required intervals
• Monitor client treatment progress and/or performs utilization review activity
• Prepares written reports and maintains client records
• Serves as an advocate for clients

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of social casework principles and methods
• Knowledge of addiction as a disease and its treatment
• Knowledge of current social, economic and health problems and available resources
• Knowledge of treatment facilities and human services agencies providing services to alcohol and other drug clients
• Knowledge of assessment practices
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with clients from various cultures and social economic backgrounds
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to interpret regulations, policies, and procedures and apply them accordingly
• Ability to work with persons who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities or who are economically disadvantaged or involved with the criminal justice system
• Ability to plan and organize, work, prepare records and reports, set priorities, and maintain a caseload in an effective and timely manner with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with other members of the staff, outside agencies and institutions, and the general public
• Ability to advocate effectively on behalf of the client

Job Qualifications

• One year as a Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee and a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Dependency, Sociology, social Welfare, Psychology or related field
• OR
• A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Dependency, Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Nursing, or a related field, and one year direct service experience performing counseling or case management work in alcohol or other drug treatment setting

Creative Health's Substance Abuse and Addiction Outpatient Services offer recovery skills, support and hope in a confidential, safe environment. We provide comprehensive addiction treatment services including specialized treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders.

Creative Health Services is a place where people THRIVE with CONNECTION to services under one roof. We provide SUPPORT for individuals and families on their journey to WHOLENESS and RECOVERY, making us your destination of choice for behavioral healthcare in Montgomery County since 1957. We offer outstanding choices to individuals suffering with behavioral health difficulties who present in primary care (the majority of the population) as we enhance healthcare for those in treatment for mental health and/or drug and alcohol services. The co-location of primary care services along with behavioral health treatment offers significant advantages to the community. Creative Health Services is situated to develop strong collaborative partnerships and integrated care opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $47,263 - $63,507