Case Manager, Forensic Services

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare; Roanoke, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) in Roanoke, VA seeks a Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management for individuals in the Mental Health Docket. Responsibilities include assessment, discharge planning, and coordinating referrals to housing, nutrition, dental, financial and educational services.

Travel to local jails is required (approximately 10%). The ideal candidate will know community resources and the criminal justice system, work independently, and be a strong team player

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or equivalent with relevant coursework.
• Experience with substance use disorders preferred.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system and community resources highly desirable.
• Valid driver with ability to transport clients when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management including assessment and discharge planning.
• Identify needs and coordinate referrals for housing, nutrition, dental, financial and other services.
• Travel to local jails to provide services (approx. 10%).

Skills

Community resources knowledge

Criminal justice system

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Bachelor in other field with 90 hours human services

Job description

At Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

We put people first-ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve as a Case Manager.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

BRBH is seeking a Case Manager to provide case management for individuals involved in the successful Mental Health Docket. Case Management includes assessment, discharge planning, and identifying needs. Depending on the client's goals, the Case Manager may assist them with referrals or help provide access for a variety of needs including: housing, nutrition, dental, financial, social welfare, dental, educational, transportation, communications, recreation, vocational, and legal services. Position requires 10% travel to local jails to provide services.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidate will have knowledge of community resources available and the criminal justice system, be comfortable working independently in a controlled environment, and be a team player.

Hiring Range

The anticipated base salary for this position is $43,022.07 to $45,890.21. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations. We kindly ask that candidates do not discuss compensation until after an offer of employment is extended.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in an acceptable human services field is required or bachelor in other field with minimum 90 hours of human services field classwork.
• Experience: Preferred one year of direct experience providing services to individuals with substance use disorders, including individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
• Licensure/Certifications: Must meet the requirements for qualification as a Substance Use Disorder Case Manager (SUD CM) and be eligible for supervision toward Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) credentialing.
• Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection.
• Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving agency vehicles. Candidates must have a good driving record, which is defined as no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal moving violations in the last five years.

Special Work Conditions

This role requires the ability to communicate effectively with staff, clients, and partners, both verbally and in writing. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position for portions of the workday, move throughout office or community settings, and operate a computer and standard office equipment. The position may occasionally require lifting or transporting materials or supplies up to 10 pounds. This role may require participation in trauma-informed physical practices, such as standing, positioning, and de-escalation techniques, when such activities are essential to the position. These functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Why work at BRBH?

• Team atmosphere: Our small team works hard to change lives.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Stable Employer: BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

EOE Statement

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation general identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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