Case Manager Mental Health/Substance Use

Horizon Behavioral Heal • Lynchburg, VA

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About The Position

The Case Manager promotes and supports individuals who are at risk of developing or who have mental health and/or substance use issues. Services include assessing, monitoring, and linking to services, supportive level counseling, education, and advocacy. Case management services may also be provided to a small number of priority population women with substance use disorders as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable human services field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of relevant mental health, developmental disability, and/or substance use work experience.
• Knowledge of services, systems, and programs available in the community.
• Understanding of serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.
• Ability to identify and document an individual's needs for resources and services.
• Experience in treatment modalities and intervention techniques.
• Familiarity with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and local ordinances.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in crisis intervention and discharge planning.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Demonstrated positive regard for individuals and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and link individuals to services.
• Provide supportive level counseling, education, and advocacy.
• Conduct functional assessments and use them in service planning.
• Develop individual service plans based on assessments and evaluations.
• Coordinate the provision of services by public and private providers.
• Engage and sustain ongoing relationships with individuals receiving services.
• Work as part of a team while maintaining effective inter- and intra-agency relationships.
• Drive and transport clients as needed, requiring a valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Participate in behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation skills and physical techniques.
• Work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.

Benefits

• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
• Options for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous annual leave policy with separate sick leave and paid holidays.
• Annual wellness programs.
• Discounts at local universities for continuing education.
• Eligibility for clinical student loan repayment and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree