What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adolescent Residential Treatment Center Case Manager position at Sai Adolescent Residential Treatment Center?
Make a direct impact in the lives of youth and families every day .
About Us
SAI Residential Treatment Center is a CARF-accredited, state licensed psychiatric residential treatment facility dedicated to serving adolescents with high-acuity behavioral health and psychiatric needs. Our multidisciplinary team provides compassionate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care to help residents and families heal, grow, and transition successfully to long term stability.
Position Overview
The Case Manager plays a vital role in ensuring that each resident and family receives coordinated, individualized, and compassionate care throughout their treatment process from admission to discharge and aftercare planning. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills, as well as a deep commitment to supporting youth and families navigating the challenges of mental health and recovery.
What you’ll do
- Care Coordination & Treatment Develop and maintain an individualized care plan for each resident based on assessment family input, and treatment goals.
- Review client and family need surveys upon admission and integrate findings into the care plan.
- Collaborate closely with the Physicians, Nurses, House Manager, Clinical Director, Operations Manager, and CEO to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Assist residents and families with community resources, referrals, and supports as needed.
- Initiate and maintain the aftercare and transition plan throughout the treatment.
- Schedule family therapy sessions, treatment team meetings, and other therapeutic or discharge-related appointments.
- Educate residents and families on step down and transition services, including intensive outpatient programs, outpatient therapy, and Community resources.
- Support families through discharge and transition to lower levels of care to ensure ongoing success.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify strengths, challenges, and goals for each resident.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists, nurses, and
- Advocate for residents’ needs within the facility and in the community to ensure access to necessary resources.
Administrative & Compliance
- Complete data entry, maintain paper charts, and ensure all documents are accurately uploaded into the Electronic Health Record.
- Coordinate with the business office for insurance authorizations, offsite visit approvals, and follow up services.
- Schedule and document all offsite medical, psychiatric, and family appointments; communicate with the business office regarding authorizations.
- Prepare agendas and meeting minutes for weekly staff meetings and coordinate with all department managers.
- Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards.
Communication & Crisis Response
- Serve as a liaison between families and the clinical team, ensuring clear communication and follow through.
- Respond promptly to staff inquiries, crisis situations, and facility needs as directed.
- Be available to respond onsite to emergencies or incidents at the RTC as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field preferred.
- Experience in case management within a behavioral health setting.
- Individuals currently pursuing a degree in the mental health field are encouraged to apply.
- Experience working with adolescents preferably in a residential or behavioral health setting.
- Knowledge of CARF, HCQC, and State compliance standards preferred.
- Strong organizational interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, maintain professionalism, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic health records systems.
- Compassionate, trauma informed approach with a commitment to supporting youth and families.
Why Join SAI RTC
- Make a direct impact in the lives of youth and families every day.
- Collaborative, supportive, and mission driven team culture.
- Growth opportunities within an expanding behavioral Health Organization.
- We are dedicated to creating an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Our commitment extends beyond just providing a job; we offer a supportive culture that values your contributions while helping you grow your career.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $23