Child and Adolescent Case Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Completes community needs and clinical assessments (Emerging Adult Case Plan, Transition to Adult Care, and Life Skills Assessment) for all individuals assigned to caseload
• Is a member of and participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings (court setting, community partnerships, and education settings) to provide input for client treatment needs based on observation/interactions with individual/family/other providers
• Provides on-going support, case management, and skill-building functions in accordance with the strengths, needs, and preferences identified within the treatment plan to help the individual achieve stated goals and objectives
• Maintains ethical standards and immediately communicates issues of safety and/or client health changes to the Program Manager
• Facilitates communication between various community providers on behalf of the client
• Communicates effectively with clinicians/agency staff about challenges/concerns with clients
• Makes outreach to all clients assigned to caseload a minimum of twice monthly
• Transports, via agency vehicle, program participants on community integration outings
• Additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager and/or Director include, but are not limited to, group skills service and community partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as counseling, criminal justice, or social work)
• At least two years’ experience in a behavioral health setting providing case management/community support services
• Proficient in technology skills to be able to use electronic medical records, computers, telehealth systems, and cell phones
• Care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or community
• Must have transportation to and from work
• Strong interpersonal skills & be a positive team player