Substance Abuse Case Manager

It is the duty and responsibility of the Case Manager to:

• provide case management that will involve screening, assessment, service plan development, linkage to appropriate community resources, discharge planning and follow up;
• coordinate with the staff to ensure that client(s) are adhering to appointments;
• schedule or reschedule transportation to/from medical appointments;
• assess clients Medicaid status and follow agencies policy and procedures to obtain and maintain Medicaid status; assist with verifying insurance information;
• ensure clients understand time, place, needs for medical appointments, procedures, education;
• coordinate with department staff to determine best time to meet with clients to discuss programs;
• coordinate with program staff to follow-up with client throughout their treatment stay;
• develop strategies to follow-up with client(s) prior to and upon discharge;
• schedule and perform efficient client, office, and SLP unit(s) visits that are geared towards client(s) maintaining sobriety while becoming self-sufficient;
• enter participant’s information into the appropriate agency database in a timely manner and update as needed;
• prepare and submit reports to Program Manager in a timely manner;
• conduct quality assurance and self-monitoring plan as assigned by the Program Manager;
• establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with community resources;
• attend appropriate coalition and other community resource meetings;
• attend training and workshops;
• work a flexible schedule; and
• perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

Minimum qualifications include the following:

• 1 year successful experience in adult case management or equivalent experience
• Ability to work with homeless individuals of diverse backgrounds, and disabilities

including physical, mental, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, etc.

• Outstanding organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform daily duties to achieve expected outcomes and performance

measures with minimal supervision

Preferred:

Preferred qualifications include the following:

• A degree in social work or behavioral science
• Experience in Community Clinic/Hospital type setting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18