CASE MANAGER, SUD PROJECT LINK - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL TIME)

Region Ten Community Services Board; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,395,000 - 90,346,000; Full time

Job summary

Region Ten Community Services Board seeks a Case Manager for the SUD Project Link in Charlottesville. This full-time, non-exempt position provides case management, psycho-education, and rehabilitative services to adult women with co-occurring disorders, guided by trauma-informed, strengths-based practice.

The role includes monthly client meetings, linkage to therapy, coordination with partner agencies, and crisis intervention as needed, with supervision from the Program Manager II and Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or related field; licensure option may vary.
• One year of experience with substance use disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, case management, and referrals to resources and housing assistance.
• Meet with clients monthly to review service plans.
• Coordinate linkage to individual and group therapies and aftercare.
• Maintain records and collaborate with partner agencies.

Skills

Case management

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

DSM-V-TR knowledge

Driving clients to appointments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services

Virginia RN licensure or CSAC/CSAC Assistant certification, or supervision for CSAC

Tools

MS Office

Computer proficiency

Job description

CASE MANAGER, SUD PROJECT LINK - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL TIME)

REQ: 36000097

POSITION TITLE: CASE MANAGER

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent is responsible for providing and extending case management, psycho-education and rehabilitative services to adult women in the Project Link Program. This position provides SUD case management to parenting women that are diagnosed with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The incumbent should be knowledgeable of and able to work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered perspective in order to nurture and develop the client’s individual strengths. In carrying out the responsibilities of this position, the treatment provider reports to and receives general supervision from the Program Manager II and Director of Substance Use Disorder Services. The incumbent is expected to exercise sound judgment, demonstrate initiative and maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures. The incumbent is expected to perform all duties in accordance with applicable professional ethics state quality assurance standards Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) regulations, as well as established Region Ten policies and procedures.

MAJOR DUTIES

1. *Provides assessment, case management, and referrals to community resources/services that will help stabilize and meet consumers’ needs as identified in their individual service plan focusing on recovery-oriented supports but also basic needs such as food and housing assistance, employment, parenting supports, and overall health and wellness.
2. *Remains an active part of the Project Link team
3. *Meets with consumers of the Project Link program on at least a monthly basis for case management services.
4. *Provides linkage to individual and group therapeutic services to adult clients.
5. *Maintains contact with representatives of the various treatment programs involved in the care and rehabilitation of individuals with substance use disorders. Works with the Recovery Support team to complete/monitor Residential SUD screenings, arranges aftercare and follow-up services for individuals in recovery.
6. *Provides crisis intervention as needed.
7. *Conducts home visits as necessary to fulfill face to face requirements
8. *Transports consumers as necessary
9. *Assists Program Manager/Director to extend and improve program services.
10. *Establishes and maintains contacts with Project Link partner agencies to support community networks and partnerships and work together to serve current consumers.
11. *Attends or coordinates treatment team meetings as requested to support current participants
12. *Serves as resource consultant.
13. *Seeks and receives supervision as required and needed.
14. *Maintains current and complete paperwork.
15. *Meets identified performance standards.
16. *Participates in trainings as required by supervisor.
17. *Performs other duties as assigned in keeping with general description of this position.
18. *Reads all agency communication (i.e., Staff Notes, e-mail, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• The applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services. Also applicable is Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Virginia; or CSAC/CSAC Assistant certification or currently under supervision to receive CSAC/CSAC Assistant certification

EXPERIENCE

• One year of experience working with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health disorders is preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE

• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.

KSAS

Knowledge of: counseling theories and techniques; individual and group counseling; substance use; mental illness; suicidality; interviewing techniques; case management; community resources; crisis intervention; DSM V-TR diagnosis system. Knowledge of post-partum needs for women, typical childhood development, and parenting issues is preferred.

Skills

case management; linkage to individual and group counseling, interviewing, crisis management, DSM diagnosis, ability to establish rapport, experience working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system; computer proficiency.

Abilities

establish rapport with clients and their families, maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of other professionals, accept supervision and seek it out when needed, effectively communicate with clients and other professionals, work independently and as a team member, recognize need for additional training; Drive consumers to appointments as needed

HOURLY SALARY RANGE

Grade: 9 $21.02 - $31.53 per hour

Position Location: 800 Preston Ave Charlottesville, VA 22903

Schedule: Full Time

Position : 000001334

Location : 800 PRESTON AVE PETERSON BLDG