Case Manager​/State Hospital Liaison - Charlottesville

Case Manager/State Hospital Liaison

This is a professional level FLSA non‑exempt position. The Case Manager/State Hospital Liaison has the responsibility for providing case management services to individuals ages 18 and older with a primary diagnosis of serious mental illness, and currently admitted to a state psychiatric hospital. This includes assessing service needs; developing plans for access to services; liaison with client, families, programs, and service providers;

ongoing monitoring of client service needs; advocacy; and consultation and education to clients, families and community. The Case Manager reports to the Program Director and is expected to function with initiative and independent judgment, based on application of standard practices and with guidance from the supervisor. In carrying out position duties, he/she performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in human services field and one year’s related work experience required.

• 1 year of experience working with adults diagnosed with coexisting mental health and substance-use disorders is preferred.

• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.

• Location:
  
  800 Preston Ave. Charlottesville, VA 22903
• Grade: 9
• Salary:
  Initial offers are negotiable and based on education/experience.
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.