Addictions Care Manager - Lehigh County

St. Luke's University Health Network • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

The Addictions Care Manager provides assessments, one-to-one client support, and triage to connect clients with appropriate levels of care within the agency or through outside agencies. This position covers Lehigh County.

The role provides clinical assessments and interventions for clients and families, including high-risk cases, and coordinates referrals and services. It also supports treatment progress, documentation, service authorization, and client financial-responsibility processes.

Requirements

• Meet Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Program (DDAP) requirements for the position of Counselor.
• Have an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree, or one of the following certifications: Certified Recovery Specialist, Certified Family Recovery Specialist, or Certified Associate Addictions Counselor.
• Have clinical experience providing alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinical services.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record compliant with St. Luke’s Penn Foundation policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level I interventions for high-risk clients and families, including home visits, phone interventions, family meetings, and formal clinical assessments.
• Conduct clinical level-of-care assessments by gathering biopsychosocial information from clients and/or families and determining the appropriate level of care using the PCPC.
• Triage clients and families who require services, including outpatient, MES, and MH, in a timely and organized manner.
• Meet one-to-one with clients to assess clinical progress, administer urine drug screens, and provide treatment intervention when needed.
• Complete clinically related correspondence and managed-care forms, help ensure services are authorized, and address clients’ financial responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree