Substance Use Disorder Case Manager

Merakey • Penn Hills, PA

6h

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an
extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.  We
are seeking a Community Based Substance Use Disorder Case Manager to join our
team in our Penn Hills, PA location.

Earn $24.05/hour with the selection of the Enhanced Pay Option (after 90 days). 

For eligible applicants, our new 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 of working with Merakey as a
Substance Use Disorder Case Manager and an official acceptance into the
Fellowship Program.

New increased on-call bonus for this position.

Mileage Reimbursement.

Our Community Based Substance Use Disorder Case Manager will provide case
management services for persons in recovery.  They will meet with PIRs on demand
and via scheduled appointments to assist with linkage to external resources such
as, but not limited to housing, recovery based supports such as 12-step
meetings, medical benefits, PCP, specialty doctors, food banks. They will assist
PIRs in obtaining valid, state identification. The case manager will uphold
effective and timely communication with Supervisors and Counselors on PIRs needs
and as resources or obtained and/or changed. They will 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.  This employee will have
the ability to educate and encourage resistant PIRs to participate in therapy
services and 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, but not limited to housing, recovery based supports such as 12-step meetings, medical benefits, PCP, specialty doctors, food banks.
• Assist PIRs in obtaining valid, state identification.
• Uphold effective and timely communication with Supervisors and Counselors on PIRs needs and as resources or 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
• Ability to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level