Case Manager
Thrive Now Recovery Centers – Iowa City, IA
Help Individuals Build a Strong Foundation for Recovery
Recovery is about more than treatment—it's about helping people rebuild their lives. Thrive Now Recovery Centers is seeking a compassionate, organized, and resourceful Case Manager to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you'll help clients overcome barriers to recovery by coordinating services, connecting them with community resources, and advocating for their long-term success.
If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact while working alongside a collaborative team of behavioral health professionals, we'd love to meet you.
About Us
Thrive Now Recovery Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, provides evidence-based treatment for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our mission is to empower individuals on their journey to lasting recovery through compassionate, person-centered care in a safe and supportive environment.
What You'll Do
As a Case Manager, you'll play a key role in helping clients successfully navigate treatment and transition into recovery by:
- Providing comprehensive case management services for clients with moderate to high clinical and psychosocial needs.
- Coordinating discharge planning and transition of care to ensure continuity of services.
- Facilitating interdisciplinary case reviews and communicating client progress, barriers, and next steps.
- Assisting clients with accessing housing, employment, transportation, insurance, benefits, community resources, and recovery supports.
- Building collaborative relationships with referral sources, community agencies, courts, probation officers, and other external partners.
- Advocating for clients while promoting accountability and independence.
- Maintaining timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
- Participating in quality improvement, compliance initiatives, and team meetings.
- Supporting a positive, recovery-focused treatment environment.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Three (3) years of behavioral health experience with demonstrated case management competencies.
- Experience documenting within an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
- Two (2)+ years of experience in residential or outpatient substance use disorder or co-occurring treatment.
- Training in Motivational Interviewing and/or Trauma-Informed Care.
- CADAC or equivalent certification, as applicable under Iowa requirements.
Why Join Thrive Now Recovery Centers?
We believe our team members are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals in recovery.
- Join a supportive, collaborative interdisciplinary team.
- Work in a mission-driven organization dedicated to excellence in behavioral healthcare.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Positive workplace culture focused on compassion, accountability, and teamwork.
Work Environment
This position is primarily based in a behavioral health treatment setting and may include occasional travel within the community to coordinate services. Team members work closely with individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health concerns, and complex psychosocial needs in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require an accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please notify Human Resources.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Thrive Now Recovery Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Skills Required
- Three (3) years of behavioral health experience with demonstrated case management competencies.
- Experience documenting within an Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.
- Two (2)+ years of experience in residential or outpatient substance use disorder or co-occurring treatment.
- Training in Motivational Interviewing and/or Trauma-Informed Care.
- CADAC or equivalent certification, as applicable under Iowa requirements.
What We Do
Ascension Recovery Services is a national behavioral health advisory and management organization that helps communities build sustainable, high-impact substance use disorder and mental health treatment programs. They partner with hospitals, health systems, municipalities, and Tribal Nations to design and operationalize integrated care, combining clinical excellence with operational rigor to expand access, improve outcomes, and strengthen communities across the United States.
