Recovery Court Case Manager

Alamance County Government; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Job summary

Alamance County Government seeks a skilled case manager to provide comprehensive services for justice‑involved individuals, coordinating evidence‑based opioid use disorder, substance use treatment, and mental health linkage to care. This role includes intake, eligibility assessment, court attendance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position may require driving county or personal vehicles for county business; valid NC license and acceptable driving record are needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field with 1 year mental health or substance abuse experience.
• Two-year degree with 3 years mental health or substance abuse experience; valid NC driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of at least 30 active participants and provide ongoing case management.
• Document progress notes and refer participants for additional assistance as needed.
• Prepare written court reports and staffing reports; maintain court calendars and judgments.
• Update policies and procedures as directed by supervisor or teams.
• Assess and interview individuals to determine program eligibility.
• Coordinate mandatory drug testing and weekly treatment provider coordination as needed.
• Monitor treatment attendance and recovery support meeting attendance.
• Serve as liaison to District Attorney’s, Public Defender’s, Probation, treatment providers, and social service agencies.
• Collaborate with contracted treatment providers and county offices on program operations.
• Present participant concerns and successes before a presiding judge.
• Participate in Opioid Settlement Monthly Meetings with Health Department and other teams.

Skills

Case management

Mental health care

Substance use treatment

Court coordination

Spanish (preferred)

Education

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

Associate degree in related field + 3 years mental health/substance abuse experience

Job description

Alamance County Government seeks a skilled case manager to provide comprehensive services for justice‑involved individuals, coordinating evidence‑based opioid use disorder, substance use treatment, and mental health linkage to care. This role includes intake, eligibility assessment, court attendance, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position may require driving county or personal vehicles for county business; valid NC license and acceptable driving record are needed.