Children's Case Manager

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct case management assessments and other clinical assessments necessary to identify areas of need and service preferences.
• Gather and integrate information from all available sources, including client self-reports, reports from family members, guardian(s) and probation officer, documented medical, treatment history, etc.
• Assist with the development of comprehensive Person-Centered Treatment Planning with consumers and other members of the treatment team (consistent with Case Management Assessments and current Medicaid Guidelines).
• Provide face-to-face interventions, both in the office and in the community, to each assigned consumer at least monthly.
• Maintain monthly contact with treatment team members and other providers to monitor and coordinate service delivery efforts.
• Assist client in determining their eligibility for entitlements, community services and supports.
• Work in concert with other internal and external service and support entities.
• Develop resources and connections with community resources.
• Link client to community services and supports based on the needs and preferences identified in their assessments.
• Coordinate with client’s school, primary and other health care providers to assure continuity of care.
• Conduct skill building interventions with individual consumers and groups of clients as indicated in their Person-Centered Treatment Plan.
• Conduct home visits and community outreach as needed to help engage client, identify and assist with needs and barriers.
• Conduct crisis planning with client.
• Complete all required documentation per policy and procedure.
• Maintain appropriate state licensure or certifications.
• Develop schedule with supervisor and work at least 4 hours each week after 5:00.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, or related human service field from an accredited social services program within a 60-day training period beginning on the date of hire.
• Candidates must obtain the Children’s Mental Health Professional credential within 120 days of hire.
• Course work, fieldwork or job experience will demonstrate competence in working in a collaborative way with clients and community, cultural competence, good organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• 3 years experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families or a master's degree and 1 year experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families is required.
• Valid chauffeur’s license and favorable driving record is required. Candidates who do not have a chauffeur’s license may still apply, but will be required to acquire one within 30 days of employment.