Community Case Manager - Resource Re-entry Center.

Bernalillo County•Albuquerque, NM

8d•$21 - $30

About The Position

Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. Community Case Manager will provide case management services for assigned clients, to include review and determination of client needs. Provide case management, counseling services and perform a variety of professional and technical duties in support of assigned areas. Conduct initial interviews with client. Obtain information about client through interview and case history to determine the client’s level of addiction severity. Assist in the determination of proper therapeutic approaches and referral.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or related field, and one (1) year of work experience in criminal justice, social work, counseling, or related field.
Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Pursuant to the criminal history screening for Caregivers Act, Section 29-17-1 through Section 29-17-5 NMSA 1978, new hires at the Behavioral Health Services facility will be required to complete a caregiver criminal history screening for all caregivers. Conviction of a disqualifying condition is cause for termination or sufficient reason not to hire if applicant has a disqualifying condition on their record at time of application.
Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
All positions may be required to work various shifts and scheduled per department needs.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial interviews with client; obtain information about client through interview and case history to determine the client’s case management needs, existence or level of addiction severity, assist in the determination of proper therapeutic approaches and level of care.
Work in conjunction with community agencies and assist client in scheduling and follow through with programs and other connections to care.
Assist in the reliability and validity of treatment, services, and rehabilitation of clients.
Conduct case management services for assigned clients; determine needs and appropriate referrals including, but not limited to, treatment for drug and alcohol use, behavioral health, domestic violence, medical, and legal assistance and/or requirements, as needed.
Establish and maintain contact with community agencies, resources and professionals necessary for proper case management of clients.
Provide client with services, which may include collaboration with families, criminal justice entities and community resources.
Transport clients to appointments and other services providers in the community.
Responsible for the timely and accurate documentation and reporting of case management processes; maintain case notes and associated documentation.
Prepare case files for periodic review and quality assurance.
Perform department program related duties in residential, community, and jail-based settings.
Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.