Jail Diversion Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons annually throughout Northern Alabama, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman.

We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.

What we're looking for :

• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences field
• Excellent 5 year driving record & reliable transportation
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• State of Alabama Adult Case Management Training
• Knowledge of Community Lay-out (Madison County Area)
• Knowledge of Community Agencies and Resources
• Personal Automobile Liability Insurance in the amounts of $100k, $300k, $50K

What you'll be doing :

• Work closely with Madison County Metro Jail staff, Judges, Probation Officers, Attorneys, Community agencies and other members of Jail Diversion Team.
• Identify individuals in the Metro Jail eligible for release who have Mental Health and Substance Abuse needs
• Establish continuity of care with participants by reducing recidivism rate and linking participants to needed services.
• Assist participants with establishing and maintaining a healthy support system, living environment and financial stability.
• Visit participants in their environment to assess progress, provide instruction, support and direction.
• Provide family support and education as needed.
• Ensure participant receives minimum contact once per week during initial transition phase.
• Coordinate, attend and ensure participant follow up with court hearings and treatment services to include drug rehabilitation services and medical services.
• Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner in accordance with State and Program Standards. (progress notes, SUN-R, tracking after release, etc.)
• Become aware of participants medications, side effects, triggers and signs of decompensation and / or relapse.
• Provide traditional case management services as well as collateral services such as transportation to appointments and other ancillary services.
• Assist participants through crisis situations and / or arrange for the provision of such assistance.
• Attend and participate in Diversion Team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we offer :

• Competitive Medical, dental, and vision prices
• State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b with a company match
• 9 paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)

We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, are committed to one another through collaboration, and are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done.

We look forward to having you on WellStone team.