
Case Manager Substance Use Specialist - Community Outreach 269
Required skills
- Substance Use Specialist
- Mental Health
- Community Services
- Driver's License
- Personal Vehicle Insurance
- Associate's degree
- Social Services
Nice to have
- Housing First Model
- Permanent Supportive Housing
Role summary
Seeking a Case Manager Substance Use Specialist for community outreach. This onsite, full-time role involves providing direct support and case management to individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders in community settings. Responsibilities include assisting clients in living independently, driving them to appointments and groups, and attending meetings. Requires a High School Diploma/GED with 3 years of direct services in mental health/community services, OR an Associate's degree with 2 years of experience, OR a Bachelor's degree in Social Services. Must have at least 1 year of Substance Use Specialist experience and a valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance. SUDP/SUDPT certification is mandatory. The role emphasizes compassionate care and adherence to the Housing First Model.
This role is NOT remote or hybrid.
What You Will Do to Change Lives
Under direct supervision, serves as a primary support and case manager for individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders by assisting them to live as independently as possible in their chosen community. These services are provided in their homes, hospitals, and other community settings.
Shifts Available:
Full Time; Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm
Expected starting wage range is $21.65 - $26.25. The full wage range goes up to $31.01. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
- High School Graduation or G.E.D. equivalent and three (3) years of direct services in mental health or community services; OR Associate’s degree and two (2) years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in Social Services
- Must possess at least 1 year of experience providing services as a Substance Use Specialist
- Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
- Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.
- Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc.
- Must have SUDP/SUDPT certification.
What’s In It for You*
- Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
- Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits
Join Our Compassionate Team
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
Forensic Housing and Recovery through Peer Services (FHARPS) follow the Housing First Model, an integrated safe/affordable housing based on a Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) . PSH is decent, safe, and affordable community-based housing that provides tenants with the rights of tenancy under state and local landlord-tenant laws. It is linked to voluntary and flexible support and services designed to meet tenants' needs and preferences. PSH makes housing affordable to individuals with disabilities and low (or no) income.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
*May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
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