Case Manager

About the role

The Case Manager in a Substance Use Prevention Treatment (SUPT) Program combines clinical expertise, administrative proficiency, and a commitment to client-centered care. The role involves conducting ASAM assessments and managing daily billing in the Smart Care Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform, reporting to the Program Director or Program Manager, and includes both onsite and remote/telehealth responsibilities.

Akua Behavioral Health is California’s leading mental health and substance abuse treatment center. We provide individualized, compassionate care from Master’s and Doctorate level clinicians at fully licensed and accredited facilities throughout Northern and Southern California. Our integrative East‑meets‑West approach combines Western evidence‑based treatment with holistic Eastern traditions to treat the mind, body, and spirit, creating an environment of healing and transformation for each client seeking change.

Responsibilities

• Assessment: Conduct comprehensive ASAM assessments of the client's needs, strengths, and challenges, including mental health, substance use, and medical, social, and environmental factors. This will help in creating care plans that focus on psychosocial rehabilitation and vocational goals.
• Planning: Using motivational interviewing and supportive counseling skills, develop personalized treatment plans that address clients' recovery goals.
• Group Facilitation and Skills Training: Play a key role in leading psychoeducational groups to teach recovery, relapse prevention, and independent living skills.
• Case management: Connect clients to appropriate resources and services, such as mental health treatment, substance abuse counseling, medical care, housing assistance, and vocational support.
• Monitoring and Support: Keep regular contact with clients, offering support, encouragement, support, encouragement, and crisis intervention as needed. Also, assist the primary therapist in increasing motivation to engage in treatment.
• Collaboration and Discharge Planning: Work closely with the treatment team, including therapists, licensed vocational nurses, clinical technicians, and other professionals