Youth Case Manager Mental Health Services

Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, established in 1969, supports residents of Nueces County living with mental illness and intellectual or developmental disabilities. The Center serves more than 11,600 people each year through psychiatric outpatient services, counseling, skills training, job search assistance, and ongoing support. It is one of 39 Texas Community Centers and one of only seven nationally accredited centers by The Joint Commission, governed by a local board of trustees. Services span mental health care for adults and youth ages 3–18, including case management and counseling, as well as programs for individuals with developmental disabilities, such as habilitation, caregiver respite, living skills training, and specialized therapies. The organization focuses on promoting emotional, psychological, and social well-being while helping individuals build greater independence and quality of life.

About the Role

This full-time, on-site role based in Corpus Christi, TX provides case management for youth ages 3–18, including coordinating mental health services, developing individualized service plans, and monitoring progress toward treatment goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments for youth and families.
• Maintain regular contact with youth and families to coordinate mental health services.
• Develop and monitor individualized service plans.
• Link individuals to internal and community resources.
• Collaborate with clinicians, educators, and other service providers.
• Document services in accordance with agency and regulatory standards.
• Support crisis intervention efforts as needed.
• Advocate for youth and families to ensure access to appropriate supports.
• Participate in team meetings, ongoing training, and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide youth-focused case management, including assessment, service planning, coordination of care, and progress monitoring.
• Knowledge of mental health conditions in children and adolescents, basic counseling or supportive listening skills, and familiarity with community resources.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport with youth, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in documentation, time management, and organization to meet regulatory and agency requirements.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and person-centered care.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, human services, or a related field; equivalent experience in community mental health may be considered.
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or families in mental health, social services, or school-based settings is highly beneficial.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet any required background checks or licensure standards.