Substance Use Disorder Case Manager

Merakey•Penn Hills, PA

3h•$23•Hybrid

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Community Based Substance Use Disorder Case Manager to join their team in Penn Hills, PA. This role provides case management services for persons in recovery, assisting them with linkage to external resources such as housing, recovery supports, medical benefits, and obtaining state identification. The case manager will maintain communication with supervisors and counselors, assist with referrals to higher levels of care, and educate resistant individuals to participate in therapy services. The position requires the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social work, Criminal Justice or related human services field required.
One year of substance use disorder treatment with clients over the age of 18 required.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company owned vehicles required.
Hires after 7/1/2021 – employees must complete and maintain certification and/or license required by regulations and offered by Merakey within the required timeline. Failure to successfully complete and maintain license and/or certification and associated continuing education requirements will prevent you from being able to fulfill this role.
Candidate must be open to travel for this role.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services for persons in recovery.
Meet with PIRs on demand and via scheduled appointments to assist with linkage to external resources such as housing, recovery based supports (e.g., 12-step meetings), medical benefits, PCP, specialty doctors, and food banks.
Assist PIRs in obtaining valid, state identification.
Uphold effective and timely communication with Supervisors and Counselors on PIRs needs and as resources are obtained and/or changed.
Assist Counselors as needed with referrals to a higher level of care and with transfers limited to ensuring ROIs are obtained and paperwork sent timely.
Educate and encourage resistant PIRs to participate in therapy services.
Multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.
$22.60/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option.
Fellowship Program offers up to $25,000 student loan payoff for Bachelor's level candidates and $45,000 payoff for Master's level candidates after a 2-year commitment.
New increased on-call bonus for this position.
Mileage Reimbursement.