Joseph Sharer
Bel Air,MD
Summary
Relationship-driven behavioral health professional with experience in case management and supervision within substance use treatment. Skilled in referral development, community outreach, and cross-system collaboration with courts, providers, and social service agencies. Combines professional expertise with personal recovery insight, allowing for authentic connection and trust-building with clients, families, and referral partners. Passionate about serving as a compassionate first point of contact for individuals seeking treatment and helping organizations expand access to care through strong community partnerships.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager Supervisor
Achieve Behavioral Health Services
Bel Air, MD
01.2024 - Current
- Supervise and mentor 3 Case Managers, providing guidance on documentation, care coordination, and discharge planning best practices
- Maintain a reduced caseload of up to 10 clients, ensuring high-quality aftercare planning and continuity of care
- Develop and implement policies and procedures outlining Case Manager roles, workflows, and expectations
- Coordinate and manage emergency discharge placements, collaborating with treatment providers and community resources
- Represent program at local Drug Court, actively participating as a member of the treatment team and advocating for client needs
- Strengthen existing referral partnerships while cultivating new relationships through facility tours, community presentations, and in-services
- Schedule and lead outreach activities designed to increase program visibility and referral growth
Case Manager
Achieve Behavioral Health Services
Bel Air, MD
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed a caseload of up to 25 clients in treatment, providing comprehensive care coordination
- Facilitated aftercare planning, including linkage to outpatient services, recovery housing, and community supports
- Assisted clients with EBT, TDAP, and other social support programs to promote stability post-discharge
- Coordinated medical appointments, legal obligations, and vital document retrieval to reduce barriers to recovery
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support treatment engagement and successful transitions of care
Education
High School Diploma -
Perryville High
Perryville, MD06-2006
Skills
- Outreach & Relationship Development
- Community Engagement & Networking
- Referral Partner Relations
- Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment Knowledge
- Care Coordination & Aftercare Planning
- Insurance & Medicaid Navigation
- EMR Systems
- Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Word
- Public Speaking / Presentations
- Policy & Procedure Development
Timeline
Case Manager Supervisor
Achieve Behavioral Health Services
01.2024 - Current
Case Manager
Achieve Behavioral Health Services
04.2023 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Perryville High