Case Manager - SUD & Mental Health

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Washington, DC

10h

About The Position

Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances. Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a generally recognized clinical discipline.
Two years' experience providing case management and/ or drug and alcohol counseling (for Case Manager I).
Three years' experience providing case management and/ or drug and alcohol counseling (for Case Manager II).
Three years' experience providing case management and/ or drug and alcohol counseling including at least one year supervisory or administrative experience (for Case Manager III).
Significant to advanced knowledge of the basic principles, philosophies, practices, and procedures of Gaudenzia's treatment programs.
Significant to advanced knowledge of the biopsychosocial characteristics and maladaptive behaviors of substance use disorders and/or mental illness.
Significant to advanced knowledge of individual and group behavior and the effective ways of working with people to produce ongoing recovery.
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of people and aid them in adjusting to their specific challenges.
Ability to identify the needs of clients and to gain their confidence and cooperation in assisting them to obtain their identified goals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, other members of staff, outside agencies, institutions and the general public.
Ability to initiate and maintain contacts with social service agencies, vocational programs, educational programs, etc.
Ability to successfully work with others from various cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to organize a caseload and an extensive informational system.
Skilled at using computers, including familiarity and faculty with Microsoft Office programs like Word and Excel.
Must be able to have clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
Must be able to ascend/ descend stairs.
Must be able to push/ pull.
Must be able to stand/ sit for extended period with reasonable breaks.
Must be able to reach overhead and bend/ stoop.

Nice To Haves

Licensed by the Department of State or be a Certified Allied Addiction Practitioner or Certified Associate Addiction Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, or Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor at the time of hire or being working toward licensure or certification with a completion date of no more than three years from the date of hire.
Specialized training experience in specific population, i.e. homeless, HIV positive, etc.

Responsibilities

Treat all clients and staff with dignity and respect.
Attend all team / staff meetings as required by Supervisor
Role model pro-social behavior.
May be responsible for conducting and documenting intake interviews, as needed.
Be responsible for a caseload of clients, as identified by program requirements and in accordance with state regulations.
Complete progress notes for all client-related activities within 24 hours of service delivery.
Coordinate with agency and community resources to ensure thorough treatment and discharge plans.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with service providers and referral sources.
Assist clients with connecting to resources needed to reach personal goals during the course of their treatment and in advance of discharge.
Arrange access public assistance, social security, food stamps and medical assistance appointments to ensure timely and continued receipt of benefits.
Arrange medical appointments, psychiatric evaluations, and medication, when appropriate.
Refer clients to appropriate vocational and educational programming.
Assist clients in developing a thorough discharge plan addressing their most significant needs.
Maintain contact with clients after discharge to ensure coordination with other case management/social services/ substance use disorder treatment or services.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and funding source guidelines.
Maintain valid driver's license.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.