Job Description
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Bedford, VA 24523, and Lynchburg, VA 24501
Position Summary:
The Case Manager - Substance Use and Mental Health promotes and supports individuals who are at risk of developing or have mental health and/or substance abuse issues. Services include assessing, monitoring, linking to services, supportive level counseling, education, and advocacy. Case management services may also be provided to a small number of priority population women with substance abuse disorders as needed.
Required Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an applicable human services field as defined by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
* A minimum of one year of relevant mental health, developmental or substance abuse work experience or a combination thereof that demonstrates the candidate possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; and/or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of services, systems, and programs available in the community including primary health care, support services, eligibility criteria, and intake processes. Understanding the nature of serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse depending on the population served. Familiarity with different types of assessments, treatment modalities, and intervention techniques, including behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and service coordination. Ability to develop individual service plans and coordinate the provision of services by public and private providers. Willingness to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required. Demonstrate positive regard for individuals and their families.
About Horizon:
Horizon Behavioral Health is located in the heart of Central Virginia surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether your passions be hiking on the vast Appalachian Trials, kayaking through the James River Blueways, or a Sunday drive along the world-famous Blue Ridge Parkway, Lynchburg VA offers small-town southern charm with an active culture of music festivals, outdoor activities, and performing arts. Horizon is also the proud recipient of various awards for being a great place to work.
We offer a generous benefits package that includes participation in the Virginia Retirement System; life, health, dental, and vision insurance; annual leave, sick leave, and holidays. Horizon participates in educational loan forgiveness programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.
To Apply: Please visit our online career center at www.HorizonBH.org
Horizon requires vaccination against COVID-19 with an FDA-approved or FDA-authorized vaccine as a condition of employment, or seek an approved exemption prior to the start date. Horizon Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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