Substance Use Case Manager

Concern for Independent Living, Inc.; Middle Island (NY); On-site; USD 51,750 - 63,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (80% premium paid)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance Coverage

Excellent Paid Time Off Package

Job summary

A reputable non-profit agency in Middle Island is seeking a full-time Case Manager for their Substance Use program. The candidate will provide essential case management and chemical dependency counseling services, helping clients to develop skills for recovery and self-sufficiency. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and a CASAC credential are required. A generous benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• CASAC or CASAC-T credential is required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide chemical dependency counseling services.
• Assist in referrals to clinical services and life skills counseling.
• Submit documentation and maintain client charts in compliance.

Skills

Chemical dependency counseling

Case management

Client assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work

Job description

About the Organization Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations.

Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths.

Position: Case Manager, CTAP

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Location: Middle Island

Salary: $57,500

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 9am - 5pm

Description: Concern Housing is seeking a Substance Use Case Manager who will be responsible for providing case management and chemical dependency counseling services directly to clients receiving Mobile Residential Support Team services.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Provision of chemical dependency counseling services to assist individuals to develop the skills needed to prevent relapse, promote recovery and independence and increase self-sufficiency.
• Provision of case management services (assistance in forming linkages and/or referrals to clinical services, day programs, medication management, life skills counseling services vocational services, and opportunities, entitlements etc.)
• Timely submission of all documentation, and maintenance of all client charts in compliance with agency standards.
• Attendance at supervision and staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Supported Housing.
• Overall assessment of client welfare and appropriate intervention and follow-up as needed.
• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings.

Position Requirements: CASAC or CASAC-T credential is required for this position. Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Rehabilitation, Social Work or other related discipline, plus 2 years’ experience working in a similar setting and/or working with people in recovery from chemical dependence.

Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes: Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.