Drug & Alcohol Counselor jobs in Nashua, NH

Description

Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a full-time Case Manger to join our Drug Court Team! The Drug Court Case Manager provides high quality case management services to assigned participants, using evidence-based approaches.  Responsible for monitoring and documenting assigned participants' compliance, engagement, and progress with the Drug Court programs, and provides regular updates to the Drug Court Team.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Completes case management assessment with assigned participants upon intake and on a regularly scheduled basis, utilizing assessments to develop plans to address barriers to treatment and make progress towards treatment and recovery goals.
• Works collaboratively with assigned treatment provider, PPO, Recovery Coach, and participant to develop an integrated and individualized case plan targeting the specific criminogenic needs of assigned participants.
• Provides appropriate, necessary, and effective referrals to ancillary services, while avoiding overlap and redundancy.
• Monitors, and reports up-to-date information on the status of each assigned participant, including compliance with Drug Court requirements and progress toward Case Plan goals at weekly Drug Court Staffing Meetings or via email and phone.
• Maintains documentation of each participant's information and case management services in keeping with GNMH, the HCSADC, and the State Office of Drug Offender Programs requirements and standards.
• Collects and administers drug testing, as required, and consults with the laboratory to interpret results.
• Communicates professionally, and effectively with colleagues, collateral contacts, supervisors, etc. regarding client services
• Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned. 

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Strong collaborating skills and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.

Why Join Us:
We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a “can do” mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:
 

• Choice of 2 health insurance plans
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Health Plan Opt Out Benefit
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurances
• 403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Paid Extended Sick Time
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Supervision towards Clinical Licensure
• Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.