Case Manager/SSW with Lived Experience - Medication-Assisted Treatment Clinic

Job / Program Description

Davis Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking one (1) part-time Case Manager / SSW to join the Opioid Community Collaborative (OCC) medication-assisted treatment clinic team.

In addition to completion of a Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW) degree, and active licensure as a Social Service Worker (SSW) in the State of Utah, the ideal candidate will also have personal lived experience with behavioral health and be in sustained recovery for a minimum of two (2) years with a preference of being in stable recovery (5+ years).

The Recovery Support Worker / Case Manager at Davis Behavioral Health's Opioid Communicative Collaborative plays a critical role in supporting individuals in their journey to recovery from opioid use disorder.

The primary purpose of this position is to engage clients in treatment, provide motivation and education on the importance of medication adherence, and bridge the gap between different levels of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient (IOP), residential, and the Receiving Center.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including Suboxone, Sublocade, Brixaldi, and Vivitrol, and will work closely with medical and nursing staff to support high-risk clients.

Essential Job Functions

The Recovery Support Case Manager is responsible for completing the following essential job duties :

• Engage clients via telephone and in-person to motivate and support their entry into treatment.
• Educate clients on the importance of medication adherence and timely administration of MAT.
• Link clients to doctors and other healthcare providers who administer MAT.
• Facilitate transitions between various levels of care (outpatient, IOP, residential, Receiving Center).
• Provide relapse prevention techniques and support.
• Collaborate closely with nursing staff to identify high-risk clients and conduct intensive outreach.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss client progress and strategies.
• Conduct community outreach to engage potential clients and raise awareness about available services.
• Assist clients with accessing community resources and services as needed.
• Perform other assignments and needed and assigned.

Employment Schedule & Work Location

This position is classified as part-time, non-exempt and will work 20 hours per week. Work hours may require occasional evening and / or weekend hours to accommodate client needs.

This position is housed in the DBH Main Street Clinic and will consist of both in-office and community-based work. The Recovery Support Case Manager will be exposed to various community environments during outreach activities.

In-office work requires frequent collaboration with regular interaction with medical, nursing, and administrative staff.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is outlined below

• $25.50 per hour + based on years of licensure for candidates with an active SSW license
• $21.50 per hour for candidates with a bachelors degree and no professional license
• $18.25 per hour for candidates without a bachelors degree

Required Experience

The Recovery Support Case Manager / SSW should have the following experience :

• Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including Suboxone, Sublocade, Brixaldi, and Vivitrol.
• Previous experience in a behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment setting.

Skills & Abilities

The Recovery Support Case Manager / SSW must possess the following skills and abilities :

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and engage clients in treatment.
• Knowledge of relapse prevention techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Lived Experience / Recovery

DBH defines someone being in recovery as an individual who has not experienced a life-interfering instance as a result of their mental illness or substance use condition during a specified period of time.

• Stable recovery is when an individual has been in recovery for 5+ years.
• Sustained recovery is when an individual has been in recovery for 2-5 years.

Situations such as being required to take extended absences from work or school, hospitalization or residential placement, inability to perform daily activities, negative impacts on physical wellbeing and important relationship, are all examples of life-interfering instances.

For individuals working as a family peer support specialist (FPSS), the symptoms may be in your family member, and not the peer support specialist.

Preference is for an individual who is in stable recovery (5+ years) with the minimum qualification being sustained recovery (2-5 years).

Sustained recovery is a minimum job qualification for all peer support specialists at DBH. Employment may be terminated if an individual is not in sustained recovery.

Education & Licensure

The Recovery Support Case Manager / SSW should possess the following minimum qualifications (in order of preference) :

• Bachelor's of Social Work (BSW), Social Service Worker (SSW) licensure in the State of Utah, and personal lived experience with behavioral health are strongly preferred.
• Consideration may also be made for applicants with a bachelor's degree in another social science field and SSW licensure
• Candidates who have been accepted into a BSW program and actively pursuing their undergraduate degree.
• Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree or are not pursuing a degree may be considered only if they have a minimum of five (5) years of sustained recovery and previously professional experience working in the human services field.
• Candidates who have a BSW degree and SSW without personal lived experience will also be considered.
• The selected candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening. DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol;

therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample.

Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.

Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.

The Recovery Support Case Manager is required to be First Aid and CPR certified within 30 days of hire.

Peer Support Specialist and Targeted Case Management (TCM) Certification

If the successful candidate is an individual with personal lived experience with behavioral health, she / he / they must be certified as a Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) by the Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health as soon as possible, but no later than 6 months after hire.

Eligibility requirements to become a CPSS can be found by clicking here . Candidates who do not have an active SSW license at hire must complete certification as a Targeted Case Manager (TCM) is completed within the first 30 days of employment.

Requirements to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist include :

• Have lived experience and be a person in sustained recovery for at least one year from Mental Health and or Substance Use.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have at least a HS diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications to become a certified Targeted Case Manager through the State of Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health include :

• 400 hours of work, volunteer, and / or education experience in human services or a related field
• Required 40-hour case management practicum and examination provided by DBH during the TCM certification class.

Preference will also be given to candidates who are bilingual English / Spanish.

The successful candidate must also have a clean driving record to operate agency vehicles and / or transport clients, when necessary.

Davis Behavioral Health utilizes an electronic medical record, which requires proficiency in computer-related skills.

Meeting monthly face-to-face service expectations and productivity standards is also required.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with clients that have sever mental illness, are hard working, can work both independently and successfully within a small outreach team.

Benefits

Part-time positions at DBH are not eligible to participate in the agency's benefits program.

All employees at DBH are eligible to utilize the agency's robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Intermountain LiVe Well, access to employee perks, and employee discounts.

Davis Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer.

DBH Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening Disclaimer

Davis Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.

DBH will not hire individuals currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol; therefore, making employment at DBH conditional upon successfully passing pre-employment drug screening by providing a valid sample.

Candidates who are offered employment are required to report for a drug screen at an Intermountain WorkMed location within 24 hours of being requested to do so by the DBH Human Resources Department.

Davis Behavioral Health works with Federal grants and must comply with the Federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana.

Further, a ll employees at DBH must successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check as part of DBH's licensing agreement with the State of Utah.

Failure to pass either screening will result in the termination of any job offer submitted and / or employment for any individual who has started employment while the criminal background screening is in process.

Pending and / or open charges will likely impact a candidate's ability to pass the pre-employment criminal background screening.

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