Case Worker - Recovery Health Services - (Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm)

University Health

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position works with adults diagnosed with substance use disorders. It is a community-based role, with approximately 50% of time spent in the community and 50% in an office setting. Candidates will experience working with the substance use disorder population are preferred but not required; ASAM experience is a plus. The ideal candidate will be flexible and demonstrate strong time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Requirements

• A degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a similar field—or a solid combo of education and real-world experience.
• Strong communicator, active listener, and know how to build trust and motivate others.
• Support your team, share what you know, and help lift others up.
• At ease working with people from all walks of life and committed to creating inclusive spaces.
• Ready to roll with changes—thinking on your feet and solving problems creatively.
• For roles that involve driving, you’ll meet all the safety and compliance standards.
• Ready to earn your Benefits Planning certification within a year.
• You’ll be out in the community, meeting people where they are—homes, centers, or drop-in spaces. Flexibility is key.
• Keep paperwork and compliance in check, so nothing slips through the cracks.
• Excited to grow and keep leveling up.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the substance use disorder population.
• ASAM experience.
• Skilled at working across cultural lines and making everyone feel seen and respected.
• If driving is part of the role, you take safety seriously and know your way around compliance.
• Always up for adding a new skill or certification to your toolkit.

Responsibilities

• Provide life-changing support that helps clients regain control of their emotional, social, and financial wellbeing. Your interventions will help them build self-confidence and emotional resilience.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic client care. You’ll be at the heart of a supportive, multicultural environment where everyone has a voice.
• Help clients navigate the complexities of life by connecting them with local resources, support networks, and services. You’ll be a beacon of guidance, helping them access everything from financial aid to community groups.
• Utilize your creativity to design personalized treatment plans that are as unique as your clients. You’ll combine skill-building with compassion to help clients break through barriers.
• In times of crisis, you’ll be there with the right tools and support to guide your clients through tough moments and resolve challenges with empathy and expertise.
• Work tirelessly to help clients achieve wellness across all aspects of their lives—spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, and socially.
• Be the voice for clients who may be struggling with legal, financial, or societal challenges. Your advocacy will help them overcome obstacles and thrive.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of those you support.
• Part of a team that believes in wellness, not just for clients but for our staff as well.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree