Substance abuse services director vs clinical case manager

The differences between substance abuse services directors and clinical case managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a substance abuse services director and a clinical case manager. Additionally, a substance abuse services director has an average salary of $83,088, which is higher than the $51,528 average annual salary of a clinical case manager.

The top three skills for a substance abuse services director include substance abuse, social work and substance abuse treatment. The most important skills for a clinical case manager are social work, patients, and rehabilitation.

Substance abuse services director vs clinical case manager overview

	Substance Abuse Services Director	Clinical Case Manager
Yearly salary	$83,088	$51,528
Hourly rate	$39.95	$24.77
Growth rate	9%	9%
Number of jobs	57,827	137,003
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	4	4

Substance abuse services director vs clinical case manager salary

Substance abuse services directors and clinical case managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Substance Abuse Services Director	Clinical Case Manager
Average salary	$83,088	$51,528
Salary range	Between $54,000 And $125,000	Between $38,000 And $68,000
Highest paying City	-	San Francisco, CA
Highest paying state	-	New Jersey
Best paying company	-	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego
Best paying industry	-	Health Care

Differences between substance abuse services director and clinical case manager education

There are a few differences between a substance abuse services director and a clinical case manager in terms of educational background:

	Substance Abuse Services Director	Clinical Case Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 55%
Most common major	Psychology	Psychology
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	California State University - Long Beach

Substance abuse services director vs clinical case manager demographics

Here are the differences between substance abuse services directors' and clinical case managers' demographics:

	Substance Abuse Services Director	Clinical Case Manager
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 48.1% Female, 51.9%	Male, 20.5% Female, 79.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 3.1% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 7.9% Unknown, 6.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% Asian, 3.1% White, 74.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	15%	15%

Differences between substance abuse services director and clinical case manager duties and responsibilities

Substance abuse services director example responsibilities.

Manage the departmental budget by adjusting therapist schedules to more efficiently schedule patients.
Re-Accredite program with CARF and new accreditation (CARF) of adolescent outpatient and intensive outpatient program.
Refocuse strategic mission of psychiatry toward integration and support of hospital services.
Perform patient chart audits ensuring proper documentation and patient care are provided per Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.
Negotiate contracts for inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation for HMO patients.
Create and implement psycho-educational groups pertaining to methadone and substance abuse and behavioral health.

Clinical case manager example responsibilities.

Manage apartment project for SPMI adults and provide case management support to those tenants.
Plan and manage multiple assignments efficiently and effectively on a daily basis, process payments for patients and handle daily correspondence.
Conduct clinical reviews and provide authorization of mental health services for Medicaid recipients.
Provide a safe work environment following OSHA standards.
Maintain OSHA standards/regulations to ensure compliance for the practice.
Commit to model integrity, generosity of spirit, and respect and compassion in all interactions BLS/ACLS certify

Substance abuse services director vs clinical case manager skills

Common substance abuse services director skills

Substance Abuse, 24%
Social Work, 14%
Substance Abuse Treatment, 10%
Treatment Programs, 6%
Treatment Services, 5%
Clinical Supervision, 5%

Common clinical case manager skills

Social Work, 18%
Patients, 10%
Rehabilitation, 6%
Community Resources, 5%
Discharge Planning, 5%
Patient Care, 4%

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