PRN SUD Case Manager

Substance Use Disorder Case Manager - SRHC Reports To: Substance Use Disorder Manager Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Current valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Licensed by the State of Kansas Behavioral Science Regulatory Board as a Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC) is preferred but not required.
• Certification by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors is also preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at time stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Effective oral and written communication skills to distribute unbiased, easily understood information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with employees and students
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Position Summary: Delivers quality and effective substance use disorder clinical services to patients presenting and/or admitted to a medical facility for acute alcohol/drug intoxication. Also, assists with review and analysis of utilization data, staff development, peer review, staff training, site visit preparation, and monitoring of clinical procedures and patient outcomes and other duties as defined by supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete clinical screening, evaluation, and placement of patients.
• Develop placement and discharge plans.
• Coordinate delivery of broad range clinical services targeted to minimize hospital utilization and maximize treatment engagement.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to improve management of patients.
• Coordinate Substance Use Disorder services provided to Emergency Services Department and additional areas of hospital as needed.
• Participate in planning and successfully implementing clinical strategies to achieve appropriate length of patients stay in acute care settings.
• Plan and implement clinical strategies and resources to achieve increased engagement of acutely intoxicated individuals in indicated treatment services.
• Identify and coordinate the care planning for high utilizers of acute services and develop effective interventions to change default presentation from Emergency Services to identified community-based services.
• Interview patients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate condition of patient.
• Counsel patients to assist them in overcoming alcohol and drug dependency.
• Counsel family members to assist family in dealing with and providing support for patient.
• Counsel family members regarding impact of alcohol and drug dependency in their lives.
• Counsel patients/family members in crisis as needed.
• Refer patients to appropriate services as needed such as detoxification, medical evaluation and treatment, social services, and recovery resources.
• Maintain contact on a regular basis with referral sources.
• Monitor conditions of patients to evaluate success of therapy, and adapt treatment as needed.
• Maintain patient files, utilizing identified technical resources, provide timely documentation in EMR in a site visit ready manner, at all times.
• Develop discharge/transition plans for patients going to SUD treatment.
• Understand and implement all TAP 21 Addiction Counseling Competencies.
• Participate in utilization review activities as required.
• Comply with all policies and procedures relating to clinical licensure.
• Provide training to practicum students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements: Based on an 8-hour day

• Sit – Frequently 2.5 – 5.5 hrs daily
• Stand – Frequently 2.5 – 5.5 hrs daily
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs. – Frequently 2.5 – 5.5 hrs daily
• Lift/Carry 10-50 lbs. – Occasionally .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Walk – Frequently 2.5 – 5.5 hrs daily
• Reach Above - Occasionally .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Bend/Stoop - Occasionally .25 – 2.5 hrs daily
• Use of hands – Pushing/Pulling - Frequently 2.5 – 5.5 hrs daily
• Use of hands – Fine Manipulation - Frequently 2.5 – 5.5 hrs daily
• Stress Level - High

PHI Access Level: Level 2 – This position will have regular access to patient records, but not access to employee medical information, other than his/her own.

Work Environment: On-Site: Office environment with moderate noise level.

Benefits: Competitive benefits with partial employer paid contributions for health insurance and up to 4% contributions for retirement plans.

FLSA Classification: Hourly Non-Exempt

Department: Schedule: M-W; 7am – 7pm

Location / Category: On site; Salina Regional Health Center

Timeline Open until filled

Requirements: Applicant will be required to pass a drug screen and background checks.