The Intensive Case Manager will provide individual, group, and family therapy to youth and their families within the Unaccompanied Children program. The Intensive Case Manager will conduct mental health assessments and screen for human trafficking concerns; maintain current and accurate case documentation and provide crisis intervention and support services.

• Responsible for providing youth with individual therapeutic sessions at least one time per week; providing additional support as clinically necessary.
• Responsible for ensuring group counseling sessions are provided at least twice weekly; one of which per week is facilitated by the therapist.
• Responsible for ensuring that youth are given the support necessary to identify and discuss concerns related to their journey into the United States or life in their home country.
• Conduct screenings and assessments to identify special needs, developmental, medical, and/or mental health concerns as well as criminal history, gang involvement, trauma and/or trafficking related concerns in accordance with mandated ORR timeframes.
• Actively participate in mandatory case reviews and planning meetings, demonstrating ability to present an accurate and concise summary to internal and external treatment team members.

This position requires the ability to operate both in a professional office environment as well as a remote work capacity. 

Travel: Travel is required and will include local as well as out-of-area and overnight travel. Frequent local travel will be required to serve the home communities of youth and families served by the program. Must be able and willing to travel to other cities by flying on commercial airlines, driving a rental car and/or using other transportation, and stay overnight in hotels.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling with 1 year of experience in a human services or social services setting that demonstrates clinical, case management or direct service experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in the human services field with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a human services or social services setting that demonstrates clinical and/or case management experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including refugee and/or unaccompanied children and adolescents preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write in both Spanish and English preferred.

MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law. This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.