Children's Case Manager

Job Description: Assist youth diagnosed with severe emotional disorder (SED)

Role and Responsibilities

• Advocate for, coordinate and link youth and families to needed services and resources.
• Identify barriers for accessing services and resources.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain a case load.
• Complete school visits and attend IEP meetings when needed.
• Provide an established number of billable services per month as designated on job plan.  
• Attend monthly staff meetings, in-service training and workshops as required per state requirements.
• Complete all documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in planning and participating (as needed) in outings/scheduled events.
• Flexible job plan may be available contingent on supervisor approval and can be discontinued without notice at any time at supervisor’s discretion.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in any of the behavioral sciences from accredited institution required. Behavioral Sciences include psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, and human services.
• One (1) year of experience in performing case management services or working in the behavioral health field, post degree.
• Master’s degree in behavioral science may substitute for the one (1) year of experience.
• Willingness to obtain required Targeted case management (TCM) certification.
• Must be able to successfully pass background check and drug screen.

Physical Requirements

• Capable of visiting participants in their home when needed.
• Capable of operating a motor vehicle.

Special Requirements 

• Travel required.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.