Behavioral Health Case Manager

CHC Addiction Services; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

32 paid days off per year

403b with company match

Licensure fee reimbursement

Training opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

CHC Addiction Services in Akron, OH seeks a dedicated Behavioral Health Case Manager to join an interdisciplinary team. You will manage a caseload of incarcerated or detained individuals with mental health, emotional, or substance use disorders, conducting assessments, planning treatment, and coordinating discharge and reentry services.

The role emphasizes collaboration with internal medical/security staff and community resources, ensuring comprehensive care and successful reintegration.

Qualifications

• Experience with mental health, emotional, or substance use disorders, preferably in correctional/detention settings.
• Strong assessment and case management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for multidisciplinary liaison.
• Proficiency in crisis intervention and de-escalation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and risk assessments.
• Develop, monitor, and update individualized treatment plans.
• Liaise between inmates/residents and internal/external medical or community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support.
• Coordinate pre- and post-release discharge planning (housing, employment, meds, outpatient BH).
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and daily logs.

Skills

Mental health

Substance use disorders

Case management

Crisis intervention

Discharge planning

Electronic health records

Job description

Position:Behavioral Health Case Manager

Location: Akron, OH

Job Id:5666

# of Openings:0

CHC is a non-profit social service agency in the Akron area whose mission is to treat, inspire, support and empower individuals and families impacted by the disease of addiction. CHC has been a critical part of Ohio’s efforts to treat and prevent substance use disorders since 1974.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Behavioral Health Case Manager to join our interdisciplinary treatment team. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of incarcerated or detained individuals experiencing mental health, emotional, or substance use disorders. This role involves comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, intervention, and coordination of discharge and reentry services to support successful recovery and reintegration.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and risk assessments.
• Develop, monitor, and update individualized treatment and case plans.
• Act as a liaison between inmates/residents and internal medical/security staff or external community resources.
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support.
• Coordinate pre- and post-release discharge planning (housing, employment, medication, and outpatient behavioral health).
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and daily logs

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working with individuals with mental health, emotional, or substance use disorders, preferably within correctional or detention settings.
• Strong assessment and case management skills.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with multidisciplinary teams and community resources.
• Proficiency in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Familiarity with discharge and reentry planning processes.
• Competency in maintaining detailed and accurate electronic health records.

Why you would love it here:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees working 30+ hours weekly!
• 32 paid days off per year! (holidays, vacation, personal and sick days!)
• 403b, with company match after one year!
• Professional licensure fee reimbursement!
• Company Sponsored Training Opportunities – based on position
• Employee Assistance Program (including Health Management, Family Support and Financial Advice/Assistance)!

CHC Addiction Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider of Services.