Case Manager - Alcohol or Drug jobs in Pennsylvania

Responsible for screening potential inmates for their appropriateness for MAT and monitoring their progress while incarcerated. Will coordinate continuity of care in the community.   

Position Information:

Full Time Employment

Job Title: Drug & Alcohol Case Manager

Classification: Caseworker III

Work Hours: This position will work and be paid for 80 hours in a 2 week pay period

Starting Salary: $30.37 an hour / $63,169.60 annually

DBM rating: 112

Position Code: JA3005

Current county employees will follow the county's promotion/demotion policy.  

Responsibilities:

1. Screen potential candidates for their appropriateness for MAT using verified clinical assessment tools.
2. Coordinate closely with PrimeCare, Inc. who will administer MAT to inmates.
3. Develop individualized treatment plans for an inmate for the time that they will be incarcerated. 
4. Provide individual counseling and therapeutic services including the Matrix Model’s MAT group counseling.
5. Provides mental health crisis intervention when necessary. 
6. Refer inmates to appropriate programs and/or counselors within the facility or the community. 
7. Develop Reentry plans in conjunction with Adult Probation. 
8. Assume duties of other case managers as needed.
9. Liaison with courts and community agencies.
10. Maintain statistics related to job duties and outcomes and create monthly and annual reports.
11. Fulfill all training requirements and a minimum of 40 hours of training annually.
12. Conduct individual/group counseling as assigned.
13. Assist wherever needed/directed, respond as required during emergencies

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

1. Must be and maintain a LCSW. Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences or related field. Employee must successfully complete the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections’ Basic Training Academy or equivalent accredited county correctional training course.

WORK EXPERIENCE: 

1. At least 3 to 5 years of experience in social work for drug and alcohol, mental health, or related fields with a preference for justice-involved clients or a criminal justice or correctional setting.

Mission Statement: The most livable community with the most efficient and effective public services in Pennsylvania.  

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

 Cumberland County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Cumberland County acknowledges and celebrates the unique characteristics of our residents, employees, and visitors.  We identify diversity as a strength and consider it a growing, valuable asset of our community.  We thoughtfully offer services and opportunities by understanding the different needs of our residents and actively engaging the underrepresented. Everyone who lives, works, and visits Cumberland County will benefit from our commitment to a welcoming environment. 

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance 
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance 
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension 
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt) 
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance