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Healing To Wellness Court Case Manager - Judicial
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What they do
A Substance Abuse Counselor counsels people struggling with addictions to alcohol, drugs or other substances. Assists clients in dealing with personal and professional problems related to substance abuse. Collaborates with other health care and mental health care professionals to coordinate services for clients, and works with families of substance abusers. May work in a clinic, health care facility or community based program, or work with clients referred through the criminal justice system.
$27,312 / year median in Oklahoma
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Primary Tasks:
Conduct client investigation, intake, orientation, and assessments to determine treatment and recovery needs. You will develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment and wellness plans. Coordinate chemical dependency evaluations and appropriate treatment services. Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions aligned with treatment goals. Provide substance abuse education and promote recovery principles, including Wellbriety and Choctaw recovery programs. You will monitor client participation, compliance, and progress throughout treatment. Collaborate with clinical staff, supervisors, families, and support systems to support client success. Coordinate referrals and connect clients with community resources and support services. You will organize educational, cultural, spiritual, and recreational activities that support holistic recovery. Develop relapse prevention, aftercare, discharge plans, and maintain required case management documentation and records. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in human services/mental health, criminal justice, social work, or another related field or four (4) years of directly related experience.
- Licensed Addictions Counselor or Certified Addiction Counselor.
- Alcohol and Drug Counselor trainee status or ability to obtain within the 90-day probation period.
- Knowledge of individual case planning, case management, and working with individuals in a helping capacity.
- Excellent case and file management skills
- Knowledge of available Choctaw Nation and community resources.
- Knowledge of Healing to Wellness Court goals and strategies, violence and addiction reduction initiatives.
- Demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, sensitivity, and responsiveness.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Bachelor's degree in human services/mental health, criminal justice, social work, or another related field or four (4) years of directly related experience.
- Licensed Addictions Counselor or Certified Addiction Counselor.
- Alcohol and Drug Counselor trainee status or ability to obtain within the 90-day probation period.
- Knowledge of individual case planning, case management, and working with individuals in a helping capacity.
- Excellent case and file management skills
- Knowledge of available Choctaw Nation and community resources.
- Knowledge of Healing to Wellness Court goals and strategies, violence and addiction reduction initiatives.
- Demonstrate a high level of cultural competence, sensitivity, and responsiveness.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be able to pass a criminal background check.