CASE MANAGER, SUD PROJECT LINK - CHARLOTTESVILLE (FULL TIME)

About the role

This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The incumbent is responsible for providing and extending case management, psycho-education and rehabilitative services to adult women in the Project Link Program. This position provides SUD case management to parenting women that are diagnosed with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The incumbent should be knowledgeable of and able to work from a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered perspective in order to nurture and develop the client’s individual strengths.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, case management, and referrals to community resources/services that will help stabilize and meet consumers’ needs as identified in their individual service plan focusing on recovery-oriented supports but also basic needs such as food and housing assistance, employment, parenting supports, and overall health and wellness.
• Remains an active part of the Project Link team
• Meets with consumers of the Project Link program on at least a monthly basis for case management services.
• Provides linkage to individual and group therapeutic services to adult clients.
• Maintains contact with representatives of the various treatment programs involved in the care and rehabilitation of individuals with substance use disorders.
• Works with the Recovery Support team to complete/monitor Residential SUD screenings, arranges aftercare and follow-up services for individuals in recovery.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Conducts home visits as necessary to fulfill face to face requirements
• Transports consumers as necessary
• Assists Program Manager/Director to extend and improve program services.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with Project Link partner agencies to support community networks and partnerships and work together to serve current consumers.
• Attends or coordinates treatment team meetings as requested to support current participants
• Serves as resource consultant.
• Seeks and receives supervision as required and needed.
• Maintains current and complete paperwork.
• Meets identified performance standards.
• Participates in trainings as required by supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned in keeping with general description of this position.
• Reads all agency communication (i.e., Staff Notes, e-mail, etc.)

Qualifications

The applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services. Also applicable is Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Virginia; or CSAC/CSAC Assistant certification or currently under supervision to receive CSAC/CSAC Assistant certification

One year of experience working with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health disorders is preferred

Certification/License: To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.

Skills

Knowledge of: counseling theories and techniques; individual and group counseling; substance use; mental illness; suicidality; interviewing techniques; case management; community resources; crisis intervention; DSM V-TR diagnosis system. Knowledge of post-partum needs for women, typical childhood development, and parenting issues is preferred.

Skills in: case management; linkage to individual and group counseling, interviewing, crisis management, DSM diagnosis, ability to establish rapport, experience working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system; computer proficiency.

Abilities to: establish rapport with clients and their families, maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of other professionals, accept supervision and seek it out when needed, effectively communicate with clients and other professionals, work independently and as a team member, recognize need for additional training; Drive consumers to appointments as needed

Pay

Hourly Salary Range: $21.02 - $31.53 per hour

Schedule

Full Time

Position Location: 800 Preston Ave Charlottesville, VA 22903