Housing Case Manager (CDCA)

Attain Behavioral Health; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving/ transportation stipend

Job summary

Attain Behavioral Health is seeking a Housing Case Manager in Cleveland, OH to provide comprehensive, people-centered support to individuals in recovery, combining case management with hands-on guidance in the community.

You will help clients develop life skills, connect with housing, employment, and health resources, and advocate for self-sufficiency, while maintaining confidential documentation and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• CDCA certification is required.
• QMHS III preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years in behavioral health, substance use, or crisis response.
• Strong crisis management and de-escalation skills.
• Familiarity with Cleveland, Ohio area community resources.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Maintain requested billing hours and professional boundaries.
• Empathy and professional boundaries in client work.
• Ability to work second shift as non-exempt staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for clients in treatment, including assessment, care planning, and service coordination.
• Develop individualized service plans based on client needs, goals, and resources.
• Coordinate with clinical staff, peer support specialists, and external providers.
• Connect clients with housing, employment, mental health, medical, and legal resources.
• Monitor progress, track outcomes, and revise service plans as needed.
• Maintain timely, confidential documentation per policies and regulations.
• Advocate for clients' needs while promoting self-sufficiency.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and supervision.
• Stay current on local resources, behavioral health best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Accompany clients in the community to practice skills (e.g., shopping, banking, job centers).
• Assist with life-skills development: budgeting, shopping, time management, job readiness.

Skills

CDCA Required

QMHS III Preferred

Crisis management

De-escalation skills

Community resources knowledge

Driving license

Billing hours

Empathy & boundaries

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor degree in behavioral health or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Housing Case Manager provides comprehensive, people centered support to individuals in recovery from substance use and/or mental health challenges. This position combines traditional case management with direct, hands‑on guidance in the community. The Case Manager helps clients develop essential life skills, connect with resources, and build confidence and independence as they progress through recovery.

This is an active, community-based role. The Case Manager works alongside clients in real world settings, offering mentorship and skill-building in areas such as financial literacy, grocery shopping, healthy living, transportation, and community integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide case management services for clients engaged in substance use treatment programs, including assessment, care planning, and service coordination.
• Develop individualized service plans based on client needs, treatment goals, and available resources.
• Coordinate with clinical staff, peer support specialists, and external providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Connect clients with community resources such as housing, employment assistance, mental health services, medical care, and legal support.
• Monitor client progress, track outcomes, and revise service plans as needed.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential documentation in compliance with agency policies and state/federal regulations.
• Advocate for clients' needs while promoting self-sufficiency and empowerment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and supervision.
• Stay current on local resources, behavioral health best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Accompany clients in the community to practice skills and access resources (e.g., grocery stores, banks, employment centers, recovery meetings).

Assist clients with life-skills development including:

• • Budgeting and financial management
  • Grocery shopping and meal planning
  • Time management and organization
  • Job readiness and employment support
  • Communication and interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in behavioral health, Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred.
• Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) -Required
• Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS III) Preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or crisis response.
• Strong crisis management and de-escalation skills.
• Familiarity with community resources in the Cleveland, Ohio area.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and handle sensitive situations with empathy.
• Maintain requested billing hours
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Important Details:

Second shift

Non-exempt