BH Intake Case Manager

Position Summary:  To provide substance abuse screening and assessments; case management support; screen clients for services; triage for urgent services; schedule assessments for directing provider; contact all referred clients including those referred from medical services, emergency services, phone referrals, faxed referrals, and all referrals sent via electronic medical records; open & closing referrals. For emergent/urgent care: provide substance abuse harm reduction strategies; engage clients and families in a therapeutic alliance; perform functional assessments within their expertise; coordinate rehabilitation planning and periodic review for assigned clients who are participating in educational and/or independent living skills training programs.

Position Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree; in Social Work or Human Service field or a closely related field preferred.  Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Case management and/or direct care work with persons with a substance use disorder desirable. 
• Two (2) years’ experience in the field of Behavioral Health or similar Community Service.
• Experience with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder preferred. 
• Up to three years overall experience and one year of experience with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder can be substituted for bachelor’s degree in human service/health related field.
• Office Equipment i.e. Computer, Fax Machine, Copier, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with youth & adults experiencing emotional/cognitive disabilities and/or a mental health disorder, their families, and regional and local service providers.
• Basic counseling skills and knowledge of rehabilitative services for substance use disorders preferred.
• Ability to assume responsibility, meet deadlines and follow schedules with minimal supervision.
• Good computer skills.
• Yup’ik/Cupik-English bilingual preferred.

Benefits Include:

• Generous PTO – beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Eleven paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center
• Plus More!

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