Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist (Local Government) - CMSU County D&A

Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist

As a Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist with the Columbia-Montour-Snyder-Union (CMSU) County Drug & Alcohol Services, you will help clients move forward with confidence and support. This role gives you the opportunity to use your skills in planning, communication, and outreach. You will work in an environment that encourages independence and sound judgment. The CMSU offers a meaningful place to grow and serve your community.

CMSU provides a competitive salary and great benefits to provide much needed assistance to individuals with drug and/or alcohol related issues. On day one of employment, employees begin earning paid vacation and sick time. In addition to vacation and sick time, CMSU provides four (4) personal days per year and 15 paid holidays. CMSU also provides health, dental, and vision insurance to staff.

Tuition reimbursement for graduate and undergraduate courses both in-person or on-line is also available. CMSU staff also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

This position provides direct case management services to clients with drug and alcohol needs while following established policies and exercising sound judgment. As a Drug & Alcohol Case Management Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

• Client Assessment: Complete assessments for all referred clients
• Care Planning: Develop service plans and link clients with community resources
• Treatment Monitoring: Track treatment progress and conduct required follow-up
• Provider Coordination: Liaison with providers to ensure coordinated services
• Crisis Support: Engage in crisis intervention to stabilize clients

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the opportunity to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Drug and Alcohol Case Management Specialist Trainee; or
• A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Dependency, Sociology, Social Welfare, Psychology, Nursing or a related field; and one year direct service experience performing counseling or case management work in alcohol or other drug treatment setting; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 18 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, criminal justice or other related social sciences; and one year direct service experience performing counseling or case management work in alcohol or other drug treatment setting; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is…