Case Manager II BHT (Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T., Pima County)

About the role

The Arizona Families in Recovery Succeeding Together (F.I.R.S.T.; AFF) program supports parents, caregivers, and families referred by the Department of Child Safety. The Case Manager II Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) plays a crucial role in helping individuals reduce or eliminate dependence on alcohol and drugs while addressing family well-being and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Receives referrals from the AFF coordinators and schedules and completes initial intakes and ASAM assessments within contractual timelines.
• Aids in determining funding eligibility and enrolling clients with AHCCCS as needed.
• Develops individual service plans in partnership with clients and the Adult Recovery Team (ART); monitors progress and implements follow-up activities.
• Provides referrals, assists the client in arranging appointments with community resources or private group counseling sessions, and monitors client progress.
• Maintains communication with clients, AFF coordination, DCS, and the ART team as contractually required.
• Maintains individual service files for clients that include plans and strategies for achievement of goals and provides follow-up contacts to assess progress.
• Provides recommended substance use disorder treatment in the form of individual or group substance use education, outpatient, and intensive outpatient treatment.
• May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business.

Requirements

• Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.
• Associate Degree plus two (2) years of Behavioral Health work experience (AHCCCS requirement for BHT); or High School Diploma or GED plus four (4) years of Behavioral Health work experience (AHCCCS requirement for BHT).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with adults and/or youth with substance use disorders providing peer support, case management, assessment, and/or substance use awareness education.
• Excellent data entry skills and experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong communication skills - oral and written communications are clear and concise using appropriate style, grammar, and tone.

Regulatory

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver license, proof of insurance, and 39-month motor vehicle report.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and FBI National Criminal Records History Report (employer paid).
• Pass pre-employment drug screen (includes marijuana, regardless of recreational use laws) (employer paid).

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in social service or related field.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience conducting comprehensive evaluations using the American Society of Addition Medicine (ASAM) criteria to determine the most appropriate level of care.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, verbal and written.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$19.34 - $27.08 per hour.

Schedule

Not specified.