Case Manager-CDCA

Case Manager, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA), will perform treatment planning, assessment, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, case management, and education services as they relate to abuse of or dependency on alcohol and other drugs under the Program Director or designee. They will serve as an advocate and liaison for and on behalf of residents’ rights and benefits. They assist in helping each resident navigate treatment and support services, acting as an advocate and coordinating care.

• Orients patients to the treatment program’s operation and procedures.
• Conducts alcohol and drug abuse counseling sessions on a regular basis per state regulation, or as part of the individual treatment plan.
• Conducts weekly assessment of individual client needs and assists with a plan to address those needs.
• Conducts intake interviews with clients to gather information about their substance abuse history, mental health status, and other relevant factors.
• Based on the information gathered during assessments, helps to develop treatment plans with clients that will address their unique needs and goals.
• Develops within ten (10) days of entry or as required by state guidelines, whichever is more stringent, a formal treatment plan documenting patient goals and updates utilizing the same guidelines.
• Implements or revises patient treatment plans with the patient as required per state regulation and records a review of the patient’s progress.
• Monitors clients’ progress throughout their treatment and makes adjustments to their treatment plans as needed.
• Provides counseling services to clients, either one-on-one or in group settings, helping clients identify triggers for substance use, develop coping skills, and work through emotional issues related to their addiction.
• Participates in the treatment team and documents in EMR.
• Assists patients in identifying, maximizing, and relating their strengths to appropriate social, educational (academic and vocational), and occupational goals.
• Helps clients access social services, such as housing or employment assistance, that can support their recovery.
• Assists patients in preparing and adjusting to a drug-free existence and offers emotional assistance in problematic issues.
• Maintains patient records that are complete, comprehensive and well organized, ensuring documentation is completed per OMHAS, regulatory, and agency requirements following best practices.
• Maintains a case load of patients, meeting all requirements for sessions and documentation.
• Attends required meetings, including individual and group supervision, treatment team meetings, training, and community events, and participates in at least one hour of supervision per week.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Evaluates, facilitates, and monitors services and clients’ progress in relationship to established goals and objectives.
• Works to obtain aftercare placements such as sober living, partial hospitalization, or outpatient placement for aftercare services.
• Reviews and coordinates with the team and provider on decisions involving hospitalization, respite and transfers/level of care changes, implementing the plan of action and maintaining ongoing dialogue with intake regarding status changes.
• Facilitates community resource availability based on client needs (e.g., day program, guardians) to ensure maximum social integration.
• Completes thirty, ninety, and annual follow-up calls.
• Facilitates client benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, SSB, Medicare).
• Holds a basic understanding of alcohol/drug abuse and addiction and keeps updated on current drug abuse and treatment information, especially current trends in opioid maintenance treatment.
• Ensures compliance with Ohio state regulations and ethical guidelines for CDCA practice.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• CDCA certification or higher through the Ohio CDP Board is required.
• Associate’s degree in human services, Chemical Dependency, or another related field highly preferred.
• CPR/BLS Certification required.
• One to two years’ experience working with substance use preferred.