Case Manager - OBOT
Case Manager - OBOT
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Job Description
Hours: full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: Lynchburg VA 24501
Position Summary
The OBOT Case Manager manages an assigned caseload of adults diagnosed with substance use disorders and is responsible for assessing client needs developing implementing and reviewing service plans as well as working with Horizon staff and other community resources to meet and achieveclient service needs.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field. Or relevant education which indicates that the individual possesses the required knowledge skills and abilities.
- A minimum of one year of relevant mental health or substance abuse work experience or a combination thereof that demonstrates the candidate possesses the required knowledge skills and abilities; and/or an equivalent combination of education training and experience that provides the individual possesses the required knowledge skills and abilities.
Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of substance use disorders and DSM 5 disorders of adulthood; knowledge of utilizing assessments in treatment planning for case management. Knowledge of community referring agencies and collaborative intervention strategies. Services systems and programs available in the community including primary health care support services eligibility criteria and intake processes generic community resources and mental health developmental disabilities and substance abuse treatment programs. The nature of serious mental illness developmental disabilities and substance abuse depending on the population served including clinical and developmental issues. Different types of assessments including functional assessments and their uses in service planning. Treatment modalities and intervention techniques such as behavior management independent living skills training supportive counseling family education crisis intervention discharge planning and service coordination.
Ability to drive and must possess a valid drivers license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients provide services to client at other locations. Regular attendance at trainings and Horizon meetings may require travel to a variety of Horizon sites; to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed. Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends holidays etc.) as required.
THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY
Were proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia while several options exist for life health dental and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizons annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community through the year. Horizons clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.
To Apply Please visit our online career center at Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
