Case Manager, Behavioral Health Services

Opioid Remediation Specialist

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Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $101,000.00

Overview

This position will be working out of the Yale Outpatient Clinic, Behavioral Services at Hamden, located at 95 Circular Ave Hamden. While the person will be based at the Hamden Clinic, they will work predominantly in the community as the position is focused on engaging individuals who require a greater level of engagement in the community. This individual will also assist families and significant others as it relates to their own well-being and the individuals' needs in relation to reduction and or abstinence from opiates. The overreaching goals for the position include the following: address the misuse and abuse of opioid products with Hamden residents, treat or mitigate opioid use or related disorder, mitigate other alleged effects of the opioids epidemic including working with family members/significant others all within the context of the current opiate epidemic.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to utilize best practice with clients focused on addressing the misuse and abuse of opioid products, treating and mitigating opioid use, and mitigating other alleged effects of the opioid epidemic.
• Ability to provide person-centered care recognizing cultural diversity and the individual as a full partner in decision making.
• Ability to apply skills in rounds, team meetings and other such venues to promote a culture of excellence in the clinic and community as it relates to individuals with opiate use disorders.
• Ability to provide documentation which meets settlement fund, local, state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Ability to conduct co-occurring substance use evaluations to help ensure that all individuals in need receive comprehensive assessment and treatment planning.

Principal Responsibilities

• Primary role will be as a case manager focused on opioid remediation for individuals with opioid use disorders.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and families as they enter and continue through treatment and off therapy follow up.
• Mitigate other alleged effects of the opioid epidemic including working with family members/significant others all within the context of the current opiate epidemic.
• Advocates for interventions to decrease stress of patients and families during their experience while creating a safe and nurturing environment.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field with 1 year experience working with individuals who have a substance use disorder or equivalent combination of experience and education.