Case Manager - Permanent Supportive Housing
About The Position
The Case Manager promotes and supports individuals who are at risk of developing or have mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Services include assessment, monitoring, linking clients 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 abuse disorders as needed. The Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Case Manager focuses primarily on providing services that help clients maintain stable housing. This is a grant-based position and may end when grant funding ends. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, and is located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable human services field, such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling, or relevant education demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- At least one year of relevant work experience in mental health, developmental disability, or substance abuse, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge of community services and systems, including primary health care, support services, eligibility criteria, intake processes, generic community resources, and mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse treatment programs.
- Knowledge of serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse, depending on the population served, including clinical and developmental issues.
- Knowledge of treatment modalities and intervention techniques, including behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and service coordination.
- Knowledge of the use of medications in the care or treatment of the population served.
- Ability to drive and possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques for use with consumers as needed.
Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor clients’ needs.
- Link clients to community and other services.
- Provide supportive-level counseling, education, and advocacy.
- Provide case management services to a small number of priority population women with substance abuse disorders as needed.
- Support clients in maintaining stable housing.
- Travel to Horizon worksites and other locations to provide services and transport clients as needed.
- Attend trainings and Horizon meetings, which may require travel to Horizon sites.
Benefits
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
- Options for life, health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous annual leave, separate sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Annual wellness programs.
- Clinical student loan repayment eligibility through NHSC/HRSA-approved clinical sites.
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
- Discounts at some local universities for continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
