The Case Manager Discharge Planner (Intercept 2) provides discharge planning and assessments, comprised of assessing individuals in the jail setting within 48 hours to determine if individuals would be appropriate for early release, case management, and other related services for persons with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), including Co-occurring Disorders, being released from the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center, and Roanoke County Jail who are either current BRBH clients or eligible for such services through BRBH. (MH Rural Jail Diversion funds/BHD Intercept 2 grant)

Starting Pay: $20.08/hour. Additional compensation commensurate with experience.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in an acceptable human services field is required or bachelor in other field with minimum 90 hours of human services field classwork and CSAC-Supervisee eligible or Board of Counseling Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) eligible.
• Experience: One year preferred, but not required, of substance use related direct experience providing services to individuals with a diagnosis of substance use disorder, or with co-occurring diagnoses of substance use disorder and mental illness.
• Licensure/Certifications: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred. Substance Use Disorder Case Management (SUD CM): must meet requirements for qualification.
• Safe Driving Record: Candidates must have a valid Virginia driver's license with a safe driving record (no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal violations in the last 5 years.)
• Background Check: Candidates that are offered a position are required to undergo a background check and drug screen.

Why work at BRBH?

• Make a difference in the community: Many individuals served by our Supportive Housing program experience a reduction in psychiatric hospitalizations, a reduction in arrests, and maintain safe and stable housing.
• Team atmosphere: Our small team work hard to change lives.
• Work/Life Balance: We have a great Paid Time Off policy - 21 days annually, which starts accruing on your first day, plus 10 paid holidays.
• We offer great benefits, including VRS (Virginia Retirement System)! Click here for more information: http://www.brbh.org/benefits/
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Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare (BRBH) is one of forty Community Services Boards established under the Code of Virginia to provide comprehensive services for individuals who have mental health disorders, developmental disability, or substance use disorders. BRBH provides multiple programs and services throughout the Roanoke Valley with over 350 employees working to provide quality care to our clients. We are proud to have served our community for over 50 years. BRBH maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. This position is located in Roanoke, VA.

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