The Council on Recovery
Location
Houston, Texas
The Intake Case Manager provides trauma-informed case management services to new and expecting parents impacted by behavioral health and substance use challenges. This role involves conducting screenings, assessments, and developing individualized service plans to connect families with essential community resources.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field and possess at least two years of experience in behavioral health and case management. An LCDC or LCDC-I certification is strongly preferred, along with reliable transportation for community travel.
The Intake Case Manager provides community-based, trauma-informed case management services to new and expecting parents impacted by behavioral health challenges, including substance use/misuse. This role focuses on conducting screenings, intakes, assessments, and service plans to identify both clinical and non-medical drivers of health such as housing instability, food insecurity, transportation barriers, and trauma. The (position title) works collaboratively with staff and families to develop individualized service and recovery plans, connect clients to resources, and provide short-term, goal-oriented support to promote family stability, parental well-being, and healthy child development.
EDUCATION AND REQUIREMENTS · Bachelor’s degree in social work or another related field · LCDC-I; or LCDC (strongly preferred) · Bilingual (strongly preferred) · Minimum of two years in the field of Behavioral Health, to include substance use experience · Minimum of two years’ case management experience · Previous experience working with vulnerable families/teens in the substance use field · Working knowledge of client/community resources and experience in developing relationships · Experience leading groups and teaching to vulnerable client populations · Experience working independently and collaboratively as part of a team
ABLITIES AND SKILLS Experience conducting screenings, intakes, assessments, and service plans Strong communication and engagement skills, including motivational interviewing Ability to work effectively with diverse populations using a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach · Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) or case management systems communication skills both written and verbal · Good decision-making skills · Ability to work as a team member · Able to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner · Needs reliable transportation · Valid and current automobile insurance required for all vehicles driven for work purposes
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. They may be supplemented as necessary; these additions are not to be construed as exhaustive.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Council on Recovery is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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