CDCA Case Manager

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & sick time

Paid holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

CEU with supervision

Parental leave

Loan forgiveness programs

Job summary

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) in Lancaster, OH, is seeking a case management professional to assess client needs and implement comprehensive plans. The role reports to a Case Management Supervisor and focuses on coordinating SUD and mental health services to support recovery.

The candidate will handle case assignments, collaborate with clinical staff, and ensure documentation and billing are accurate and timely. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in case management or social services.
• BCI checks, corporate compliance, and drug screening are required.
• CDCA certification required; degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, culturally sensitive, and client-centered care.
• For SUD clients: handle case assignments, assess barriers to recovery across life domains; draft service plan; review progress.
• For MH clients: coordinate treatment planning with CPST services; collaborate with clinicians on treatment plans.
• Adhere to confidentiality laws (HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2) and Lighthouse protocols.
• Complete billing and documentation accurately and timely; see clients weekly as clinically appropriate.

Skills

2 years experience in case management

BCI compliance checks

Job/Family Services knowledge

Education

CDCA certification

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related human service field

Job description

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) offers a full continuum of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, psychiatric services, and medication‑assisted treatment. We take pride in creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where individuals feel supported. Our team believes in every client’s ability to achieve recovery and rebuild meaningful, engaged lives in their communities.

Job Summary: Provide support services and foster community by assessing the needs of their clients and developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to address those needs. This position reports to a Case Management Supervisor.

• Coordinatesandprovidessafe,timely,effective,efficient,equitable,culturallysensitive,andclient- centered care.
• ForSUDClients:Handlescaseassignments,assessesbarrierstorecoveryinthevariouslifedomains, may draft SUD casemanagement-specific service plan, review progress in case management goals.
• ForMHClients:Handlescaseassignments,assessesbarrierstorecoveryinthevariouslifedomains, coordinatesmentalhealthtreatmentplanningincludinggoalsforCPSTservices,providesinput,and works collaboratively with the clinical counselor, psychiatrist, and/or nurse practitioner in the development of the treatment plan.
• Isfamiliarwiththediagnosticassessmentcompletedfortheclientsserved,whichincludesareviewof diagnosis, identification of current symptoms, risk, functioning,identifiedneeds in the client's life domains shown as Z-Codes todetermineeligibility for Case Management or CPST services and the level of care needed.
• Workscollaborativelyfollowingupwithobservationswiththeclinicalcounselor,psychiatrist,and/or nurse practitioner in the development of the treatment plan.
• AdherestoLighthouse'sprotocolforappropriate"caremanagement"activitiesaspartofthecontinuum ofservices to meet each client's defined needs and as defined in the treatment plan.
• Provides follow-up andappropriate referralsto community resources are essential. Collaboration and coordinationofservicestoensurecontinuityofcareandefficiencyofservicesacrosssystemsisvitalto early recovery.
• Provideslinkageandassistanceinaccessinginpatientormorerestrictivetreatment,asmedicallynecessary.
• Staysabreastofbestpracticesinmodalitiesofinterventiontomaintainhigh-qualitycaremanagement that is medically necessary to client specific treatment plan.
• Evaluatesdailylivingfunctioningandassistclientsincreatinggoalstoimprovedailyliving.
• Completesbillinganddocumentationaccuratelyinatimelymanner.
• Seesclientsweeklyorasclinicallyappropriate accordingto theclient’slevelofcare.
• EnsuresallcommunityactivitiescomplywithHIPAA,42CFRPart2,andMentalHealthlawsand regulations onconfidentiality of PHI.
• Keepsabreastofcommunityresourcesandmakesneededreferralstomeetclientneedsonatimelybasis.
• Coordinatesandcollaborateswithothercommunityagenciesregardingclient'streatmenttopromote positive treatmentoutcomes. Participate in community collaboration meetings.

Required Qualifications:

• CDCA certification
• Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug screen

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Job and Family Services procedures
• Bachelor'sDegreeinSocialWork,Psychology,Counseling,oradirectlyrelatedhumanservicefield.
• 2 years relevant experience in case management, social services, or a related field

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Compensation range: $20.19 - $26.60

Location: Lancaster, OH

Our benefits package includes paid time off (PTO and sick time), paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid continuing education with supervision, parental leave, and eligibility for loan forgiveness programs.

LBHS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.