What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Drug and Alcohol position at Merakey?
Make a Difference in Recovery
Join our Drug & Alcohol Program at 5000 Parkside Avenue in Philadelphia, PA, and help individuals build healthier, more stable lives.
As a Drug & Alcohol Case Manager, you'll provide case management, service planning, advocacy, and resource coordination for a caseload of up to 30 consumers, connecting them to the supports they need to achieve their recovery goals. This position may include on-call responsibilities.
Case Management & Client Support
- Serve as primary case manager for assigned clients.
- Conduct regular client contacts and develop person-centered service and safety plans.
- Coordinate care and monitor client progress.
- Assist clients in accessing recovery, medical, housing, employment, transportation, and other community resources.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete client records.
- Complete treatment plans, progress notes, incident reports, and required documentation.
- Track service authorizations and client histories, including hospitalizations and crisis events.
- Ensure compliance with agency, county, state, and federal regulations.
Health & Resource Coordination
- Monitor clients' medical and behavioral health needs.
- Ensure annual physicals and obtain necessary medical documentation.
- Advocate for and connect clients to appropriate services and supports.
Administrative & Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in supervision, team meetings, training, and quality improvement activities.
- Complete all paperwork and reporting requirements on time.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Earn $23.62 per hour.
Benefits
Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
- Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
- DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
- On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
- Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
- Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
- Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
- Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.
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Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Qualifications:
A qualified candidate with have the following:
- High school plus12 credits of higher education coursework in psychology, addictions studies, social work or related field with specialty or concentration in counseling AND one to three years case management experience in behavioral health
- Must be able to work Monday-Friday 7:00am -3:30pm or 7:30am - 4:00pm
- Valid Driver's License
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counseling, human services, or related preferred.
- Pennsylvania Certification Board credential preferred.
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