Case Manager – Substance Use Division – Salary Range $50,899.06 Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Description RBH is now offering sign-on bonus opportunities for qualifyingprofessionals! Richmond Behavioral Health is seeking full-time Case Managers tojoin our Substance Use Divisionto perform intermediate professionalwork assessing client needs, developing, implementing andmonitoring service delivery and assistance plans, coordinating andmonitoring services with other agencies, counseling and assistingclients, maintaining records and files, preparing reports, andrelated work as apparent or assigned. Essential Functions Assesses client service needs, capabilities and appropriatenessfor services; presents options and services based upon a needsassessment. Develops an individual service plan of care and servicesappropriate to the evaluation with the client/family consensus;reviews and updates service plans. Makes referrals and linkages to appropriate agencies forservices; coordinates client services and treatment with multipleservice providers and agencies. Evaluates the quality of services provided and changes inclients condition and counsels clients as necessary; evaluatesclients environment for safety, security, negative factors andproductivity; compiles and analyzes data relating to complaints;identifies and works to resolve problems. Plans and facilitates group sessions with clients participatingin community activities and/or to promote recovery and educateclients. Assists clients with activities of daily living includinghygiene/bathing. Orients and trains newly hired staff; evaluates staffperformance as directed. Serves as liaison to public agencies and provides informationregarding Authority programs and services. Attends inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss decisionsfor client plan of care; provides or arranges transportation;assists with discharge planning. Provides crisis intervention and prevention services. Prepares a variety of reports; prepares and maintains clientcharts and other records. Attends meetings, staffings and conferences as they relate toclient, staff and program needs. Attends court hearings; testifies in court. Assists in curriculum development and resource tools. PositionRequirements General knowledge of community and agency resources and programs ofregional and state sources for the community service population;general knowledge of interviewing and supportive counselingtechniques; general knowledge of social casework techniques;general knowledge of human development and behavior; generalknowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of individual,family and group therapy; ability to solve problems within scope ofresponsibility; ability to analyze facts and exercise soundjudgment in arriving at conclusions; ability to communicate complexideas effectively, orally and in writing; ability to prepare clearand concise reports; ability to establish and maintain effectiveworking relationships with clients, medical professionals communitypartners, agencies, associates and the general public. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree with coursework in social work, psychology,counseling, sociology, health services or related field andmoderate experience working with individuals with behavioral healthdisorders and/or intellectual disabilities in a behavioral healthsetting, or equivalent combination of education andexperience. Registration with the Virginia Board of Counseling as QMHP A(Adult) preferred. Registration as a QMHP-T (Trainee) required. A Qualified MentalHealth Professional – Trainee (QMHP-T), is defined as a personreceiving supervised training in order to qualify as a

QMHP-A/C

inaccordance with 18VAC115-80 and who has met the minimumrequirements and is registered with the Virginia Board ofCounseling. Masters degree preferred. CSAC preferred. One year of experience working with individuals with seriousmental illness, intellectual disabilities, or substance usedisorders in a behavioral health setting. Applicant must have valid Virginia driver’s license. Qualifying case management staff will be eligible for a $3Ksign-on bonus as defined by the terms and conditions of theapproved sign-on bonus policy. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time and/or Part-Time Open Date 2/20/2024 Close Date About the Organization Join the Fearless! Richmond Behavioral Health Authority (RBHA) is licensed by theVirginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Servicesand is the statutorily established public entity responsible forproviding mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuseand prevention services to the citizens of the City ofRichmond.

Our Mission:

RBHA promotes health, wellness, and recovery for the people andcommunities we serve.

Our Vision:

An inclusive, healthy community where individuals are inspired toreach their highest potential.

Our Values:

Equity / Innovation / Quality / Inclusion / Accessibility /Transparency / Compassion / Integrity Creating Healthy Communities – One Person, One Family, OneCommunity at a time. RBHA is committed to providing behavioral health services to allRichmond residents regardless of race, color, gender, age,religion, disability, or national origin. Services are provided directly by RBHA staff and through contractswith private providers in the community. Funding is receivedthrough fees from consumers, the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Cityof Richmond, and local and state grants. Starting Salary Range $50,899.06 EOE Statement Richmond Behavioral Health Authority provides equal employmentopportunities to all employees and applicants for employment andprohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regardto race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disabilitystatus, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristicprotected by federal, state or local laws.