CASE MANAGER I-SUBSTANCE ABUSE

CASE MANAGER I-SUBSTANCE ABUSE

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

This position will provide comprehensive case management, support, and advocacy to individuals possessing low to moderate risk/needs scores for criminogenic behavior/cognition.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• To promote the health and wellbeing of individuals and families affected by the history of maladaptive behaviors and cognition, as well as some substance abuse and mental illness.
• To administer comprehensive, evidence-based screening and assessment to identify behavioral health needs and other risk factors that may require further intervention.
• To develop individualized plans of care that address medical and psychological needs, housing, vocational/educational needs, transportation, substance abuse and social support needs.
• To provide case plan monitoring and on-going support through the recovery process and coordinate discharge planning through the development of aftercare discharge plans and linkage with community resources and other services to meet on-going needs

Salary range: $19.80- $32.15

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Community Health and Human Services or a related field required.
• Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement ORAS Risk/Needs/Responsivity Assessment Certification (National/State required) for community supervision/case management or VPRAI-R Pretrial Risk Assessment (National/State required) for evaluating individuals level of risk for community supervision/case management

"UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans."