CASE MANAGER I-SUBSTANCE ABUSE

University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Birmingham, AL
  • $19.80–$32.15 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

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CASE MANAGER I-SUBSTANCE ABUSE

University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

  • To provide comprehensive case management, support, and advocacy to individuals possessing low to moderate risk/needs scores for criminogenic behavior/cognition.

  • To promote the health and wellbeing of individuals and families affected by the history of maladaptive behaviors and cognition, as well as some substance abuse and mental illness.

  • To administer comprehensive, evidence-based screening and assessment to identify behavioral health needs and other risk factors that may require further intervention.

  • To develop individualized plans of care that address medical and psychological needs, housing, vocational/educational needs, transportation, substance abuse and social support needs.

  • To provide case plan monitoring and on-going support through the recovery process and coordinate discharge planning through the development of aftercare discharge plans and linkage with community resources and other services to meet on-going needs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conducts evidence-based screening and assessment to identify patient behavioral health and other social service needs and barriers to disease management.

  • Develops individualized plans of care for lower risk populations to address lower risk criminogenic, medical, psychological needs, housing, vocational/educational needs, transportation, substance abuse and social support needs.

  • Provides case plan monitoring and on-going support through the recovery process.

  • Facilitates referrals for further clinical assessment as indicated.

  • Coordinates discharge planning through the development of aftercare discharge plans and linkage with community resources and other services to meet on-going needs

  • Documents patient progress in the clinical record according to established standards.

  • Implements appropriate evidence-based behavioral health interventions for lower criminogenic risk populations, to address needs identified through initial screening and assessment.

  • Maintains a working knowledge of available behavioral health and social service providers in the community.

  • Provides and documents relevant patient progress according to policy.

  • Updates the assessment and intervention strategies, in accordance to accepted national standards.

  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives and educational/research activities.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

  • To provide initial and ongoing case management services, treatment referrals, screenings, and substance use education to clients in accordance with applicable government and departmental standards.

  • Provide targeted case management services for the Bessemer Division, including working from the Bessemer office two days per week and attending all Bessemer True North court hearings and staffings.

  • Facilitate substance use treatment groups at the VACCA campus using the Change Companies curriculum, with on-site group services provided a minimum of three days per week.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures related to addressing acute and chronic behavioral health issues

  • Understanding of criminal justice system and its impact on community health

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; Interpersonal skills

  • Active listening skills

  • Service oriented

  • Complex problem-solving skills

  • Motivational interviewing skills.

MVR NEEDED

Hourly Range: $19.80-$32.15

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CASE MANAGER I-SUBSTANCE ABUSE

University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities

  • To provide comprehensive case management, support, and advocacy to individuals possessing low to moderate risk/needs scores for criminogenic behavior/cognition.

  • To promote the health and wellbeing of individuals and families affected by the history of maladaptive behaviors and cognition, as well as some substance abuse and mental illness.

  • To administer comprehensive, evidence-based screening and assessment to identify behavioral health needs and other risk factors that may require further intervention.

  • To develop individualized plans of care that address medical and psychological needs, housing, vocational/educational needs, transportation, substance abuse and social support needs.

  • To provide case plan monitoring and on-going support through the recovery process and coordinate discharge planning through the development of aftercare discharge plans and linkage with community resources and other services to meet on-going needs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conducts evidence-based screening and assessment to identify patient behavioral health and other social service needs and barriers to disease management.

  • Develops individualized plans of care for lower risk populations to address lower risk criminogenic, medical, psychological needs, housing, vocational/educational needs, transportation, substance abuse and social support needs.

  • Provides case plan monitoring and on-going support through the recovery process.

  • Facilitates referrals for further clinical assessment as indicated.

  • Coordinates discharge planning through the development of aftercare discharge plans and linkage with community resources and other services to meet on-going needs

  • Documents patient progress in the clinical record according to established standards.

  • Implements appropriate evidence-based behavioral health interventions for lower criminogenic risk populations, to address needs identified through initial screening and assessment.

  • Maintains a working knowledge of available behavioral health and social service providers in the community.

  • Provides and documents relevant patient progress according to policy.

  • Updates the assessment and intervention strategies, in accordance to accepted national standards.

  • Participates in quality improvement initiatives and educational/research activities.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

  • To provide initial and ongoing case management services, treatment referrals, screenings, and substance use education to clients in accordance with applicable government and departmental standards.

  • Provide targeted case management services for the Bessemer Division, including working from the Bessemer office two days per week and attending all Bessemer True North court hearings and staffings.

  • Facilitate substance use treatment groups at the VACCA campus using the Change Companies curriculum, with on-site group services provided a minimum of three days per week.

Preferred Skills

  • Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures related to addressing acute and chronic behavioral health issues

  • Understanding of criminal justice system and its impact on community health

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; Interpersonal skills

  • Active listening skills

  • Service oriented

  • Complex problem-solving skills

  • Motivational interviewing skills.

MVR NEEDED

Hourly Range: $19.80-$32.15

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Education

  • Bachelor''s degree in Social Work, Community Health and Human Services or a related field required.

  • Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

  • ORAS Risk/Needs/Responsivity Assessment Certification (National/State required) for community supervision/case management or VPRAI-R Pretrial Risk Assessment (National/State required) for evaluating individuals level of risk for community supervision/case management

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran''s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB''s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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Education

  • Bachelor''s degree in Social Work, Community Health and Human Services or a related field required.

  • Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

  • ORAS Risk/Needs/Responsivity Assessment Certification (National/State required) for community supervision/case management or VPRAI-R Pretrial Risk Assessment (National/State required) for evaluating individuals level of risk for community supervision/case management

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran''s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB''s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationBirmingham, AL
Salary$19.80–$32.15 Per Hour

Skills

  • Aftercareunmatched
  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • Behavioral Interventionunmatched
  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community Healthunmatched
  • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
  • Criminal Justiceunmatched
  • Department of Health and Human Servicesunmatched
  • Discharge Plansunmatched
  • Disease Prevention and Controlunmatched
  • Geneticsunmatched
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  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Psychologyunmatched
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  • Riskunmatched
  • Risk Analysisunmatched
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  • Social Workunmatched
  • Substance Abuseunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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