Case Manager- Substance Use Treatment Facility

Renewal Health Group•Los Angeles, CA

15h

About The Position

Sanctuary Treatment Center is hiring a Case Manager for its detox and residential addiction treatment facility. The position provides direct support and care coordination for clients receiving treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders. The Case Manager helps clients engage in treatment, plan for discharge, connect with community resources, develop life skills and goals, and transition to lower levels of care and community living while supporting a safe, structured, therapeutic environment. The role works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team. The Case Manager supports clients with psychosocial needs, relapse prevention, treatment-plan goals, independent living skills, coping strategies, and community reintegration. The position coordinates discharge and aftercare services, maintains communication with clients and relevant external parties, provides crisis intervention and psychoeducation, facilitates structured activities and groups as needed, and completes clinical documentation. The role also participates in team meetings, training, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives. Hiring is contingent on completion of a background check, TB test, drug screen clearance, and pre-employment physical. Current First Aid and CPR certification is required, or the successful candidate must be willing to obtain it upon hire.

Requirements

CADC or an equivalent substance abuse counseling certificate, or RADT with all education and supervision-hour requirements for counseling certification close to being met.
One year of case management experience supporting clients with substance use disorder and co-occurring psychiatric diagnoses in a treatment setting.
Knowledge of and belief in the principles of client-centered treatment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team player.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Professionalism and ability to maintain strong boundaries with clients and staff.
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Valid driver's license.
Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
Successful completion of a background check, TB test, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

Support clients with scheduling appointments, obtaining housing and employment resources, and addressing other psychosocial needs.
Assist clients with developing relapse-prevention strategies and treatment-plan goals.
Support clients in developing independent living skills, healthy coping strategies, and community reintegration.
Coordinate discharge and aftercare services, including outpatient treatment, recovery housing, peer support, and follow-up medical and psychiatric care.
Maintain regular communication and coordinate care with clients, families, referral sources, insurance, outside providers, and community agencies.
Provide crisis intervention and use therapeutic communication, verbal de-escalation, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients manage distress.
Facilitate structured activities and groups as needed.
Build rapport with clients while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
Provide clients with psychoeducation, support, advocacy, and encouragement.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and provide client updates.
Collaborate with therapists, medical providers, nursing staff, and direct care staff.
Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Reimbursement for licensing fees.
Education assistance.
Employee referral bonus.
Healthcare flexible spending account with a $250 company contribution for full-time employees.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Six paid holidays.
Jury duty pay.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement plan with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match for employees who work a minimum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.