Substance Use Case Manager & Recovery Advocate

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Claymont (DE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Abraxas Youth & Family Services seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Specialist/Case Manager to support adults facing behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders, housing barriers, and related needs. You will provide outreach, counseling, care coordination, benefits assistance, referrals, and housing support to help clients achieve recovery and independence.

You will facilitate admissions and discharges, monitor eligibility, coordinate services, document accurately in the agency

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in behavioral health or related field.
• At least 40 hours of substance abuse education, training, CEUs.
• Experience with individuals with severe mental illness or co-occurring conditions.
• Experience with data collection, reporting, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized recovery and service plans.
• Complete assessments, progress notes, recovery plans, and required documentation.
• Maintain client records in the approved management information system.
• Monitor client eligibility and utilization of services.
• Track outcomes and participate in program evaluation and quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with agency, state, and funding source documentation standards.

Skills

Substance use disorders

Recovery principles

Harm reduction

Case management

Service coordination

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Written communication

Documentation skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Community resources

Public benefits systems

Behavioral health services

Attention to detail

Ethical practice

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Human Services, Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitation, or related field

High School Diploma with significant relevant experience in behavioral health or substance use treatment

Job description

Abraxas Youth & Family Services seeks a compassionate Substance Abuse Specialist/Case Manager to support adults facing behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders, housing barriers, and related needs. You will provide outreach, counseling, care coordination, benefits assistance, referrals, and housing support to help clients achieve recovery and independence.

You will facilitate admissions and discharges, monitor eligibility, coordinate services, document accurately in the agency