Substance Abuse Case Manager & Care Coordinator

Outreach Development Corp.; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach Development Corp. in Brentwood, NY is seeking a Case Manager to deliver comprehensive care coordination for clients with a history of substance abuse.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure access to treatment services and compliant case management. The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience and CASAC-T or CASAC credentials are preferred; OASAS facility experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.
• 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.
• 1 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plus.

Responsibilities

• Case management and crisis intervention to assist in the coordination of treatment services in line with workforce initiatives and promote access to transitional support services and clients dealing with sanctions, barriers to employment and self-sufficiency.
• Facilitation of support group such as life skills
• Advocates on behalf of clients to obtain needed services.
• Interfacing with appropriate agencies and systems (DSS, probation, courts, etc.) on behalf of the client and assisting clients in meeting all mandates.
• Ongoing case management related to housing, transportation, childcare, food and other related needs.
• Conducts toxicology tests, as needed.
• Maintain communication and treatment planning and direct service providers and Suffolk county vocational service providers.
• Submit weekly schedules, ensure prior approval for off-site activities, monitor and enhance effective utilization of time.
• Attend and participate in staff/community meeting where appropriate.
• Provide crisis intervention and group work services and back up coverage, as needed.
• Maintain computer skills that are appropriate to the level needed for optimal job performance.
• Exercise due diligence in the delivery of quality care in line with agency Medicaid Compliance Plan and systems of accountability.
• Insure communication through the compliance officer and/or the supervisory structure of any violation of non-compliance with the agency's Medicaid compliance plan and personnel policy and procedure.
• Each role at Outreach has identified production and outcome goals. These goals may be stated as a number or as an outcome within an identified time frame. These goals are intended to provide each job holder the knowledge they need about expected performance. Accomplishments against these goals will be a discussion point in the annual evaluation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• CASAC-T, CASAC, or higher preferred.
• 1 year of experience working with clients with substance abuse disorders.
• 1 year of experience working with adolescents with co-occurring and mental health problems.
• 1 year of experience working in an OASAS funded facility a plus.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Advocacy

Communication

Agency liaison

Organizational skills

Public relations

Group work

Collaboration

Time management

Education

CASAC-T

CASAC

Job description

Outreach Development Corp. in Brentwood, NY is seeking a Case Manager to deliver comprehensive care coordination for clients with a history of substance abuse.

You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure access to treatment services and compliant case management. The role requires at least 1 year of relevant experience and CASAC-T or CASAC credentials are preferred; OASAS facility experience is a plus.