****This position is located in Norton, KS****

CASE MANAGER: Sun- Wed (9:00am - 8:00pm)

Valley Hope of Norton has an exciting opportunity for a Case Manager to join our dedicated and passionate team! 

Valley Hope restores lives affected by addiction and supports lifelong recovery.  At Valley Hope, our mission comes to life through our core values of Character, Compassion, and Commitment.  Are you ready to join an organization where you can make an extraordinary impact, conquering addiction one patient and family at a time?  If so, Valley Hope welcomes you!

Valley Hope of Norton, located in northwest Kansas, has provided residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1967. Valley Hope of Norton is the ORIGINAL Valley Hope, and we take great pride in that. The story of Valley Hope begins and continues on the grounds we work every day.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Required: 

• One (1) plus years of experience in a similar position and/or healthcare environment.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. 

Preferred: 

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in behavioral sciences, education, or social work. 
• One (1) plus years of work experience in substance abuse counseling industry. 
• Certified as Case Manager in the state of employment.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting hourly rate: $20.00 - $24.00/hr (based on education and experience)
• Weekend Shift incentive of $9.50/hr on Sat and Sun

BENEFITS:

• Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• And more perks designed with you in mind!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Works under the supervision and direction of the Program Director.   
• Plans and assists with the implementation of continuing care for assigned patients.
• Facilitates patient rehabilitation group sessions and educational workshops on recovery topics.
• Identifies needed recovery resources for housing, education, vocational development, mental health, community support groups and medical care; provides assistance to patients in accessing those resources.
• Provides education regarding substance use disorders, mental illness and prevention to patients, family members, and significant others.
• Works with all relevant and interested external parties including family members, agencies, managed care organizations, and insurance companies.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Completes all clinical documentation including discharge materials in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates with onsite supervisor about daily job duties and supervisory direction provided.
• Communicates with clinical supervisors, clinical staff, and medical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
• Logs all supervision as per state requirements.
• Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable counseling procedures and substance abuse treatment in accordance with company policy and State and Federal guidelines. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Residential and/or outpatient treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.
• Direct contact with patients.
• Sitting for extended periods of time; regularly talking to and listening to others. 
• Able to work at a rapid pace for long periods of time (typically no longer than 8 hours). 

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Visit our career site: valleyhope.org/careers and search for this opportunity                                     OR
2. Send resume to employment@valleyhope.org