Substance Use Disorder Case Manager

merakeycareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Care.com backup childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pryor Online Learning access

Job summary

Merakey is seeking a Community Based Substance Use Disorder Case Manager in Penn Hills, PA to support individuals in recovery. The role emphasizes linkage to housing, benefits, and recovery supports, with emphasis on timely communication and coordination with counselors.

Eligible applicants can access patient resources, including potential student loan payoff through a fellowship program, and enhanced pay options. On-call bonuses and mileage reimbursement are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social work, Criminal Justice or related human services field.
• One year of substance use disorder treatment with clients over 18 required.
• One year of case management experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company owned vehicles required.
• Hires after 7/1/2021 – must complete and maintain required certifications/licensing within the timeline.
• Candidate must be open to travel for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services for persons in recovery and assist with linkage to external resources such as housing, 12-step programs, and benefits.
• Coordinate identification and access to resources, and communicate with supervisors and counselors as needs change.
• Assist with referrals to higher levels of care and ensure ROIs are obtained and paperwork sent timely.

Skills

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social work, Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Community Based Substance Use Disorder Case Manager to join our team in our Penn Hills, PA location.

Earn $24.60/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.

For eligible applicants, our new Fellowship Program offers up to $25,000 student loan payoff for Bachelor's level candidates and $45,000 payoff for Master's level candidates after a 2-year commitment of working with Merakey as a Substance Use Disorder Case Manager and an official acceptance into the Fellowship Program.

New increased on-call bonus for this position.

Mileage Reimbursement.

Position Details

Our Community Based Substance Use Disorder Case Manager will provide case management services for persons in recovery. They will meet with PIRs on demand and via scheduled appointments to assist with linkage to external resources such as, but not limited to housing, recovery based supports such as 12-step meetings, medical benefits, PCP, specialty doctors, food banks. They will assist PIRs in obtaining valid, state identification. The case manager will uphold effective and timely communication with Supervisors and Counselors on PIRs needs and as resources or obtained and/or changed. They will assist Counselors as needed with referrals to a higher level of care and with transfers limited to ensuring ROIs are obtained and paperwork sent timely. This employee will have the ability to educate and encourage resistant PIRs to participate in therapy services and ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social work, Criminal Justice or related human services field required.
• One year of substance use disorder treatment with clients over the age of 18 required.
• One (1) year of case management experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company owned vehicles required.
• Hires after 7/1/2021 – employees must complete and maintain certification and/or license required by regulations and offered by Merakey within the required timeline. Failure to successfully complete and maintain license and/or certification and associated continuing education requirements will prevent you from being able to fulfill this role.
• Candidate must be open to travel for this role.