Short Summary

The Case Manager Medication Maintenance will track and coordinate care for clients with mental health and co-occurring substance use and/or developmental disabilities.

Company Summary

At Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Hope is Spoken Here. Our mission is to provide quality, community-based services that prevent and address mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.

We put people first-ensuring every individual is treated with dignity and respect while providing flexible, affordable, and timely services.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve as a Case Manager.

Position Summary/Responsibilities

The Case Manager Medication Maintenance will track and coordinate care for clients with mental health and co-occurring substance use and/or developmental disabilities. Clients in this program are typically stable and have stepped down to medication only services from other higher levels of care. Staff will ensure clients receive necessary and applicable services, accepting and closing cases as needed. Will also staff and coordinate transfers to higher levels of care as needed and document transitions in the electronic health record. Will help ensure that access to medication as prescribed is maintained and help track those that need yearly primary healthcare screening and referrals to outside providers. Will assist with gaining access to outside healthcare records to encourage integrated healthcare efforts. (Funding from STEP-VA Primary Care Screening)

Hiring Range

The anticipated base salary for the therapist position is $40,404 to $45,775. Actual compensation offered within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities), geographic location, complexity of role, and other relevant business considerations. We kindly ask that candidates do not discuss compensation until after an offer of employment is extended.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: Two (2) years of case management experience with population diagnosed with severe mental illness is preferable; previous work experience in a medical or behavioral healthcare setting very helpful.
• Licensure/Certifications: Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) or ability to meet requirements within one year under supervision preferred.
• Background Check: Fingerprints, State and FBI criminal record reports, drug test, and central registry report will be required upon selection.
• Safe Driving Record: This position requires transporting clients or driving agency vehicles. Candidates must have a good driving record, which is defined as no more than two moving violations in the last three years and no criminal moving violations in the last five years.

Special Work Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will often sit, stand, walk and bend. There will be occasion to stoop, climb and reach above their head. Use of hands for placing and pulling objects. The employee occasionally lifts up to 25 pounds and or carries up to 25 pounds and pushes or pulls up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (computer). Specific hearing required by this job includes normal tones. Travel up to 1%. Travel is local. These functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Why work at BRBH?

• Team atmosphere: Our small team works 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: https://www.brbh.org/careers/
• Stable Employer: 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.

EOE Statement

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation general identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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