Substance Abuse Case Manager

Pinnacle Treatment Centers • Johnstown, PA

17h

About The Position

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a growing provider of addiction treatment services, serving more than 35,000 patients daily. Its mission is to remove barriers to recovery and support individuals, families, and communities through comprehensive treatment. The Substance Abuse Case Manager provides coordination and connection to community services and agencies, along with ongoing case management and follow-up to support a positive patient care experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The role may involve local travel of up to 25% and supporting other Pinnacle COE programs in person or by telehealth as needed.

Requirements

• An associate, bachelor's, or master's degree from an accredited college, with a major in chemical dependency, psychology, social work, counseling, or nursing with a clinical specialty in human services.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Ability to travel locally up to 25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assess new referrals for appropriate level of care and SDOH/HRSN.
• Admit new patients to MMT as appropriate.
• Determine the need for therapeutic, medical, psychosocial, and psychiatric evaluations.
• Coordinate services with counselors, medical teammates, and external providers.
• Monitor cases by verifying patient attendance, observing and evaluating treatment response, advocating for needed services, obtaining additional resources, intervening in crises, and providing universal support.
• Communicate patient progress through scheduled interdisciplinary meetings.
• Assist with discharge plans and after-care referrals.
• Assist other Pinnacle COE programs via telehealth or in person as needed.
• Provide resources to other team members.
• Participate in required annual training and complete required training courses on time.
• Travel as necessary to assist with referrals, support patients in the community, and educate the community about services provided.
• Help cover absent teammate duties when needed, following a teamwork philosophy.
• Attend team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 18 days of paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP).
• Discounted tuition and scholarships through Capella University.
• Opportunities for professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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