Join Meridell Achievement Center's team as a Case Manager and make a real difference in the lives of our residents! Collaborate with therapists to coordinate services, streamline intake processes, and ensure smooth transitions for those in our care. If you're ready to take on a dynamic role in a supportive environment, apply now to join our dedicated team!

Now offering sign-on bonuses for eligible candidates who join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with therapists to coordinate services and support resident transitions within the facility
• Ensure completion of intake process for new admissions, including assessments, treatment plans, and outcome measures
• Coordinate with Utilization Review staff and program therapists to maintain authorization status and anticipate discharge needs
• Develop master treatment plans for new admissions
• Secure aftercare provider appointments within designated timeframes
• Facilitate screenings for admission to various aftercare providers such as partial hospital programs, residential treatment centers, group homes, etc.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in a mental health field from an accredited college or university
• Experience: Four years of mental health or related field work preferred, with two years of direct practice experience
• License/Certification: Current certification or licensure by the State of Texas (LMSW, LMFT-Associate, LMFT, or LPC Associate with required supervision)
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, good clinical assessment skills, analytical ability, leadership abilities, flexibility
• Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to perform medium physically demanding work requiring walking, sitting, or standing

Meridell Achievement Center is a nationally recognized private residential treatment facility that specializes in providing exceptional care for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and neurobehavioral problems for over 60 years. We offer evidence-based treatment and compassionate care through tailored inpatient and outpatient services, with a mission to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment.

To learn more about our organization and the services we offer, please visit our website for additional information: https://meridell.com/

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Children

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person