Case Manager and Substance Abuse Counselor

Stillwater Behavioral Health is looking for passionate, caring, and strong individuals to join our staff. We are a detox/residential program in Montecito. Our ideal candidate for this position will have a strong understanding of the recovery process and passion for helping people struggling with addiction. As the Case Manager you would be meeting with clients twice a week and spearheading their appointments. The Case Manager works in tandem with the clinical staff to ensure our Clients are taken care of and are receiving the highest quality care.

Job Description

Title: Case Manager

Reports To: Clinical Director

Minimum Job and Educational Requirements:

· Must, at a minimum, have the required Certification OR State License to practice as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor or Substance Abuse Counselor in the State of California or be registered with a counseling body as a trainee.

· Must have at least two years of experience in a similar treatment setting.

· May be subject to a criminal background check and drug testing, when necessary.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Perform the counseling services in connection with the rehabilitation of clients with substance abuse problems.

Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provides individual, family, and group counseling to adults with substance abuse problems.

· Determines causal relationship between substance addiction, socio-economic factors and personality traits.

· Designs and implements treatment plans identifying goals to be achieved.

· Coordinates with other treatment team members when specialized services required.

· Works cooperatively with community agencies in the coordination of rehabilitation services for clients.

· Counsels family members of clients to provide emotional support and provide information.

· Reviews case records and refer clients to medical or psychiatric services as appropriate.

· Leads client group utilizing accepted therapy mode, group therapy techniques and basic skills training.

· Participates in utilization review activities.

· Participates in the evaluation of counseling methods for the effective treatment of substance abuse related problems.

· Prepares correspondence and reports as required.

· Properly documents client’s progress on charts.

· Assists in coordinating and synchronizing substance abuse and service plan issues.

· Meets with clinicians to report observations and reactions to clients and to review client’s progress.

· Support client’s steps towards Recovery and Wellness.

Work Remotely

• No

Schedule

• Mon - Fri
• 9am - 5pm or 8am - 4pm

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Montecito, CA 93108 (Required)

Work Location: In person