Substance Use Disorder Case Manager - Joliet, United States - Stepping Stones, Inc.

    Stepping Stones, Inc.
    Stepping Stones, Inc. Joliet, United States

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    QUALIFICATIONS: Requires knowledge of person centered, strength-based counseling, case coordination, and treatment/recovery planning using ASAM Criteria. Requires excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Must have Addictions Counselor certification, a related professional license, or be eligible to obtain either within the required time frame. Minimum of 12 months of continuous sobriety required for persons recovering from a substance use disorder. Submit to DHS Schedule L background checks and meet the eligibility requirements for employment. Bilingual preferred.

    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

    I. Provide person-centered support, treatment/recovery planning assistance, and care coordination for assigned caseload.

    · Collaborate and assist individuals and their family/significant other(s) in developing and Implementing their Initial Treatment Plan and Continuing Recovery Plan.

    · Be a resource to the individual in identifying the treatment methods (e.g., groups, assignments, etc.) and the other recovery support services needed to meet their recovery goals and objectives.

    · Provide care coordination needed for the individual and family. Be an informational resource and act as advocate to obtain support services during treatment and following discharge from treatment.

    · Provide crisis intervention services to the individual and family as needed.

    · Collaborate with the individual and others involved in his/her recovery to evaluate treatment effectiveness and update the Treatment/Recovery Plans throughout the course of treatment and make changes as needed.

    · Provide progress and other reports to those involved in the individual's treatment (e.g., DCFS, DHS, TASC, courts, probation, employers, etc.)

    · Coordinate care with outside agencies to provide other services as needed to the individual.

    · Provide utilization review updates to insurance or other managed care providers.

    II. Provide person-centered counseling and education services.

    · Conduct individual counseling sessions.

    · Facilitate group counseling sessions.

    · Develop and present educational materials utilizing individual assignments and lectures on a variety of recovery-based topics including substance use disorders, recovery planning, relapse prevention, living skills, and other relevant topics.

    · Provide activities to family members or significant others such as family conferences or organized "Family Nights."

    · Use non-confrontational motivational strategies to promote engagement and retention in treatment, adherence to rules, and positive change.

    III. Complete all documentation in a timely manner

    · Clinical records

    · Incident reports

    · Referrals for Nursing/Medical, Mental Health, or other services

    · Program related logs

    · Staff service reports

    · Other documentation as required

    IV. Meetings, In-Services, Conferences and Committees

    · Attend and/or present in-services or workshops as scheduled

    · Attend and/or present staff meetings as scheduled

    · Participate in various organizational committees as requested.

    V. Other Responsibilities

    · Provide programmatic/treatment coverage and services and carry additional caseload when necessary (e.g., vacation, illnesses, personal emergencies, etc.)

    · Provide transportation as necessary.

    · Supervise clients in various activities.

    · Perform urine and breathalyzer tests according to procedures.

    · Comply with all applicable Client Accounts procedures.

    · Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

    Company DescriptionStepping Stones is a non-profit, Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to providing substance use disorder treatment including related substance use prevention and mental health disorder treatment even if the individuals are unable to pay for services. For more information visit our website at

    Company Description

    Stepping Stones is a non-profit, Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to providing substance use disorder treatment including related substance use prevention and mental health disorder treatment even if the individuals are unable to pay for services. For more information visit our website at