Case Manager

CAPELLA RECOVERY CENTER LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPELLA RECOVERY CENTER LLC in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a Case Manager to provide client-centered support for mental health and substance use treatment. You will coordinate care, link clients to resources, track progress, and advocate for needs to promote recovery and stability.

Responsibilities include intake assessments, service planning with the treatment team, care coordination across services, and documentation per DBHDD and HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field (preferred).
• 1-2 years of experience in mental health, substance abuse treatment, or case management preferred. Experience within Georgia DBHDD-funded programs is a plus.
• CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CPS/CPRS (Certified Peer Specialist), or similar credential preferred
• Eligible for or working toward certification (if applicable)
• Valid Georgia driver's license required

Responsibilities

• Client Assessment & Planning: Conduct intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and needs assessments in accordance with DBHDD standards.
• Develop individualized service/treatment plans in collaboration with clients, clinicians, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Review and update service plans regularly to reflect client progress and changing clinical needs.
• Care Coordination: Facilitate access to treatment services, including medical, psychiatric, and therapeutic care.
• Connect clients with community resources such as housing, employment, education, transportation, and legal services.
• Coordinate care with external stakeholders including probation officers, courts, DFCS (child welfare), and other agencies as applicable.
• Support & Advocacy: Provide ongoing support including motivational engagement, recovery planning, and relapse prevention strategies.
• Assist clients in navigating systems of care and overcoming barriers to treatment and recovery.
• Serve as an advocate for clients with external providers and community organizations.
• Educate clients and families on available community supports and recovery resources.
• Monitoring & Documentation: Monitor client participation, engagement, and progress toward established goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with Georgia DBHDD standards, facility policies, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Complete required progress notes, service documentation, and outcome reporting within required timeframes.
• Team Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and case reviews.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, medical providers, and leadership.
• Contribute to discharge planning and aftercare coordination to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Organizational and time management

Knowledge of community resources

Cultural competence with diverse Pop.

EHR systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Case Manager provides comprehensive, client-centered support services for individuals receiving mental health and/or substance use disorder treatment. This role focuses on coordinating care, linking clients with community resources, monitoring progress, and advocating for client needs to promote recovery, stability, and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities

Client Assessment & Planning

• Conduct intake assessments, psychosocial evaluations, and needs assessments in accordance with DBHDD standards.
• Develop individualized service/treatment plans in collaboration with clients, clinicians, and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Review and update service plans regularly to reflect client progress and changing clinical needs.

Care Coordination

• Facilitate access to treatment services, including medical, psychiatric, and therapeutic care.
• Connect clients with community resources such as housing, employment, education, transportation, and legal services.
• Coordinate care with external stakeholders including probation officers, courts, DFCS (child welfare), and other agencies as applicable.

Support & Advocacy

• Provide ongoing support including motivational engagement, recovery planning, and relapse prevention strategies.
• Assist clients in navigating systems of care and overcoming barriers to treatment and recovery.
• Serve as an advocate for clients with external providers and community organizations.
• Educate clients and families on available community supports and recovery resources.

Monitoring & Documentation

• Monitor client participation, engagement, and progress toward established goals.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in accordance with Georgia DBHDD standards, facility policies, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Complete required progress notes, service documentation, and outcome reporting within required timeframes.

Team Collaboration

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and case reviews.
• Communicate effectively with clinical staff, medical providers, and leadership.
• Contribute to discharge planning and aftercare coordination to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field (preferred).

Experience: 1-2 years of experience in mental health, substance abuse treatment, or case management preferred. Experience within Georgia DBHDD-funded programs is a plus.

Licensure/Certification:

• CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor), CPS/CPRS (Certified Peer Specialist), or similar credential preferred
• Eligible for or working toward certification (if applicable)
• Valid Georgia driver's license required

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective organizational and time management abilities
• Knowledge of community resources and recovery support systems
• Ability to engage diverse populations with cultural competence
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems