Case Manager I SUD Focus

CNS Healthcare Careers • Detroit, MI

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager provides community-based case management services and support to Individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring conditions in the areas of Self-Advocacy, Education, Community Awareness, Medication Support, and Management, using a recovery-oriented and harm-reduction-informed approach. This role involves providing direct services, completing documentation, developing treatment plans, and collaborating with various healthcare providers and community agencies.

Requirements

• A Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or Qualified Substance Abuse/SUD Professional with one or more of the following degrees: Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Working knowledge and understanding of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental illness, medications used in treatment, and experience with other interventions used to treat SUD and psychiatric disorders.
• Ability to share and teach on the continuum of drug use, such as initiation, intoxication, harmful use, abuse, dependence, withdrawal, craving, relapse, and recovery.
• Ability to share and teach about the symptoms of substance use disorders that are similar to those of other medical and/or psychological disorders and how these disorders interact.
• Ability to recognize the importance of collecting and reporting on outcome data.
• Ability to apply methods for measuring the multiple variables of treatment outcome.
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the CNS Corporate Compliance Program, CNS Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, professionally, and courteously.
• Ability to use discretion and judgment when handling matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
• Advanced time management, problem-solving, customer service, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Advanced collaboration and team working skills.
• Ability to be forward-thinking and take initiative to accomplish goals and objectives of the department.
• Intermediate-level experience with computers and Microsoft Office products.

Nice To Haves

• One year paid or supervised volunteer experience in Health or Human Services, preferably in substance use disorder or recovery-oriented services.
• State licensure preferred; LLBSW, LBSW.

Responsibilities

• Provides community-based case management services with a primary focus on substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery support, integrated with primary and behavioral health services.
• Responds to the needs, desires, and interests of Individuals utilizing formal and informal assessment practices, including SUD-specific screening and assessment tools.
• Provides weekly community-based interventions to Individuals.
• Provides transportation assistance to Individuals served.
• Facilitates weekly recovery-focused groups for Individuals served.
• Completes all required documentation completely, accurately, and in accordance with CNS policy.
• Develops and implements Person-Centered Recovery/Treatment Plans for Individuals consistent with guidelines established by OCHN, DWIHN, MCBAP, and other funding and accrediting entities.
• Completes after-hours hospital pre-screening assessments.
• Matches prevention, intervention, and resolution techniques to the particular circumstances of each Individual.
• Identifies and uses effective advocacy strategies to address and overcome diverse challenges facing Individuals (e.g., human rights, legal, administrative, and financial), including barriers to substance use treatment access and recovery.
• Gathers and interprets information about substance use, dependence, or other addictive behaviors and develops treatment plans based on stage of change for identified problems and needs, implementing stage-wise interventions.
• Uses motivational interviewing strategies to engage and support Individuals in the recovery process.
• Utilizes a trauma-informed and harm-reduction-informed approach to deliver services.
• Establishes collaborative relationship with Individuals.
• Identifies and utilizes the resources and support necessary to assist Individuals in reaching goals relative to career, educational, and recovery pursuits.
• Matches specific supports and interventions to the unique needs of Individual Individuals and recognizes the importance of friends, family, recovery community, and community relationships.
• Enhances the ability of the Individuals to lead a self-determined life in recovery by providing the support and information necessary to build self-esteem and assertiveness, to make decisions, and improve their quality of life.
• Assists Individuals in identifying and gaining access to formal and informal recovery supports available in their community (e.g., mutual aid groups, recovery community organizations, sober living).
• Assists in the coordination of medication for Individuals, including medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and other medication-assisted treatment (MAT), where applicable.
• Coordinates and collaborates with primary and specialty care physicians, community health agencies, substance use treatment providers, and other health care providers.
• Provides education about and monitoring for adverse reactions to medications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance options
• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
• Generous PTO program starting at 23 days annually
• 16 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level