Integrea Community Mental Health Systems·Opelika, Alabama
The Case Manager supports individuals with serious mental illness and substance use disorders transitioning from incarceration to the community. Key duties include developing reentry plans, coordinating care with social services, and monitoring post-release progress to reduce recidivism.
At Integrea Community Mental Health System, you’re not just joining a workplace—you’re joining a mission‑driven team that cares deeply about its consumers, its community, and each other. We invest in our employees with comprehensive benefits—including Blue Cross/Blue Shield health and dental, vision and supplemental insurance options, the security of participating in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) and guaranteed 40‑hour workweeks for full‑time staff.
The Stepping Up Case Manager provides support to individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), substance use disorders (SUD), or co-occurring conditions as they transition from incarceration back into the community. This position is part of the Stepping Up Initiative, aimed at reducing the number of individuals with behavioral health conditions in jails. The Case Manager will work with incarcerated individuals nearing the end of their sentence to provide reentry planning, support, and linkage to essential community services that promote recovery and long-term stability.
The candidate must be able to conduct comprehensive assessments and manage behavioral health crises. Proficiency in trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care and cross-system collaboration is required.
Market context
Behavioral health openings in Alabama often reflect steady demand in schools, clinics, and community settings, especially for counselors who can support crisis response and ongoing mental health care. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a master’s or doctoral degree, active licensure such as LPC, LCSW, or LMFT, and proven counseling experience with crisis intervention skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure match and prepare examples of crisis work before applying.
