Case Manager/Liaison, Forensic Services (MAT Grant)

Do you have a passion for helping those in recovery from substance abuse? This Case Manager position provides services for clients in the local jails who are struggling with an Opioid Use Disorder or Alcohol Use Disorder who may benefit from participation in Medicated-Assisted Treatment (MAT). The Case Manager educates inmates about MAT services and helps them begin the medication before leaving the jail as well as during the transition back into the community. This position is funded by the Medicated-Assisted Treatment Grant.

The schedule for this position is 8 hour days five days a week. It is a daytime position with the ability to flex time.

Entry Level Pay: $20.08/hour. Additional compensation commensurate with experience.

Additional activities include:

• Providing education to jail staff about MAT services
• Discharge planning services
• Coordination of care with MAT medical provider
• Attending court
• Connecting clients to available resources
• Providing general case management services in the community

The successful candidate will have knowledge of available community resources and the criminal justice system and will be comfortable working both independently in a controlled environment and as an integral part of a team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a human services field (psychology, sociology, social work, or similar).
• Experience: One year of substance abuse related experience providing direct services to individuals with a diagnosis of mental illness or substance abuse.
• Safe Driving Record: Candidates must have a good driving record (no more than two moving violations in the last three years AND no criminal violations in the last five years (including DUI).
• Background Check: Candidates must be able to pass background checks, including fingerprinting and those required by the local jails.

Why work at BRBH?

• Be a part of the change: This position exists to provide education and support to inmates who may benefit from Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and works directly on discharge planning to prevent additional incarcerations due to addiction. This position also works with individuals in the community to assist with case management needs.
• Experienced co-workers: Join a skilled team providing services including counseling, discharge planning, case management, and peer support. We all come together to help individuals who have been incarcerated build skills they can use to succeed.
• Day schedule: The schedule is Monday - Friday, day shift.
• Work/Life balance: We have a great paid time off policy - 21 days annually - which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/benefits/
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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. We are charged also with continuously monitoring and evaluating our services to ensure their cost effectiveness and applicability to current citizen needs. BRBH operates multiple programs throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 400 employees working to provide or support our services. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employment. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.