Case Manager at SCADD (Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.)

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning organization, and a leading provider of substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment that recognizes our employees as our biggest asset. Join us to find a supportive community dedicated to helping you achieve your fullest potential, and you’ll have an opportunity to make a significant and positive impact on the quality of lives and the community.

We currently have an exceptional career opportunity at our Medically Enhanced Recovery House for a Full Time 40 hours per week Case Manager to join our team in New London, CT. Located at our Shoreline House of Hope on 38 Coit Street, New London CT Recovery Program. This program is a low Intensity, Residential Treatment facility! This innovative model combines the safety of individuals who have medical needs that require on-site nursing support with the supportive environment of recovery housing, representing a bold new step in our strategic vision to expand integrated care and recovery supports, and expand our continuum. Join us in shaping a new standard of care for Connecticut.

Compensation: $20.00 hourly rate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Interview clients, complete intake information, review records and confer with other professionals to evaluate the client and determine their needs.
• Use motivational interviewing, to coach and empower clients toward positive outcomes.
• Refer clients to other support services as needed such as medical evaluation and treatment, social services and employment services.
• Use professional judgement, in conjunction with any assigned providers, in planning, developing and implementing an effective intervention plan for clients to provide for a continuum of care and to facilitate the most positive clinical outcome.
• Assist with treatment plan objectives through exploration of problems, examination of attitudes and feelings, consideration of alternative solutions, and decision making.
• Coordinate case management needs to bring services, agencies, resources, and clients together to assist clients with discharge plans and referrals. 
• Provide crisis intervention services to respond to client's needs during acute emotional and or physical distress.
• Provide education and information to individual clients, and groups concerning alcohol and drug abuse, and the available services and resources, i.e. additional treatment options, 12-step and other community-based programs.
• Meet as a team with counseling staff or other relevant stakeholders to acknowledge and report on client progress, discuss and modify established treatment plan.

Education and/or Experience:  

Associate's degree preferred or knowledge and experience in Substance abuse and community supports services.  

We offer a competitive benefit package so you can further invest in yourself and your future.  Full-time positions offer (prorated for part-time positions):

• Mutiple Medical Plans to choose from to best fit your needs and budget
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 10% employer match at 1 year
• Vacation and Sick accruals
• 11 paid Holidays
• 40 hours of paid Education/Training hours
• Paid Licensure Reimbursement

SCADD is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.