CASE MANAGER I-SUBSTANCE ABUSE | University of Alabama, Birmingham Job at University of Alabama, Birmingham, Birmingham, AL

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  • University of Alabama, Birmingham
  • Birmingham, AL

Job Description

Job Description

Case Manager I-Substance Abuse

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Position Summary

  • Under general supervision, screens, assesses and provides case management to drug dependent offenders referred by the courts, jail, and others within the criminal justice system.

  • Maintains records, completes necessary forms and composes correspondence as required.

  • Collects and analyzes data.

  • Prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports such as the ORAS risk assessment and court reports.

  • Serves as a liaison with other organizations and provides information regarding various department services and programs.

  • Attends court and goes to the jails when necessary.

  • Acts in a caring and courteous manner towards all patients, guests, visitors, students and staff.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

Familiarity with data entry, criminal justice populations, mental health issues, and exposure to risk/needs assessments.

1. Following training to facilitate the Certified Ohio Risk Assessment (ORAS).

2. Follow guidelines to facilitate case planning with program participants.

3. Follow case management guidelines according to the case plan developed from the ORAS evaluation.

4. Follow Federal Health Information Privacy Guidelines.

5. Follow guidelines for sending participants for increased mental health evaluation.

Hourly 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 Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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