Case Manager - Georgia Apex Program

Pineland BHDD is seeking a passionate and dedicated Case Manager to support students and families through the Georgia APEX Program. APEX is a statewide initiative funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) that increases access to behavioral health services in schools and promotes early identification, intervention, and care coordination for children and adolescents.

As an APEX Case Manager, you'll work directly with students, families, schools, and community providers to ensure youth have access to the resources, services, and supports they need to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What You'll Do

Student & Family Support

• Assist students and families in identifying needs, goals, and barriers to success
• Connect students and families with community resources, healthcare services, and support programs
• Provide advocacy and guidance to help families navigate behavioral health and community systems
• Maintain regular face-to-face contact with students and families according to program requirements

Care Coordination & School Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with school personnel, behavioral health providers, families, and community partners
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning discussions
• Support coordination of care between schools and community-based providers
• Facilitate referrals and follow-up services to ensure continuity of care
• Help ensure students receive the right services at the right time to support academic and emotional success

Treatment Planning & Documentation

• Assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of person-centered treatment plans
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, and case records according to agency and DBHDD standards
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance at all times

What We're Looking For

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Child and Family Studies, Sociology or a related field
• Master's Degree is preferred, but not required

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
• Experience in school-based services, behavioral health, or community mental health preferred

Additional Requirements

• Valid Georgia Driver's License
• Ability to travel between schools, homes, and community locations
• Completion of required annual trainings
• Compliance with all DBHDD, HIPAA, and agency policies

Pineland BHDD is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and maintains a drug-free work place

Apply today and help bring behavioral health services directly to students where they learn, grow, and thrive.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with children and teenagers?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Statesboro, GA 30459 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $32,000