Substance Use Disorder Case Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborates with the Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) team, including the nurse and peer support staff, to identify trends, service gaps, and opportunities for intervention.
• Supports development and implementation of care coordination and referral systems in a rural environment with limited existing infrastructure.
• Assists in developing and maintaining a network of service providers, including out-of-county and regional partners, to address gaps in treatment, recovery, and support services.
• Reviews program budgets and assists with financial tracking, grant implementation, and reporting requirements.
• Prepares reports regarding community health concerns, including substance use trends, overdose data, and program outcomes, and contributes to development of planned courses of action.
• Coordinates with staff of other health programs within the health district to ensure integrated service delivery for mutual clients and shared public health priorities.
• Provides training and technical assistance to staff and community partners on topics such as risk reduction strategies, overdose prevention, and resource navigation.
• Oversees tracking of program activities, referrals, services provided, and outcomes to ensure quality services and compliance with grant requirements.
• Participates in and represents the department at local, regional, and state meetings related to public health and substance use initiatives to stay current on best practices and funding opportunities.
• Travels between County sites and regional locations for meetings and to support program coordination efforts.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and trends of public health administration, particularly related to substance use disorders and rural health systems.
• Knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances, and standards pertaining to public health, behavioral health, and preventative services.
• Knowledge of principles of grant writing, grants administration, and specialized grant fund reporting requirements and procedures.
• Knowledge of care coordination, referral systems, and service delivery in resource-limited settings.
• Skills in analyzing the needs of the department and the County; developing short- and long-range plans to address gaps in services.
• Skills in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, community partners, other agencies, and the public.
• Skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating complex program activities across multiple systems.
• Skills in developing partnerships and leveraging limited resources to maximize community impact.

Desirable Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health Administration, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or related field; AND three years’ experience working in a health field; AND a valid driver’s license; OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience in substance use disorder programs, rural health, program coordination, and grant-funded initiatives is strongly preferred.