School-Based Case Manager

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm | Job Location Type: In Person

What to expect.

Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate and comprehensive case management services for the school-based mental health in collaboration with managing department. The services are to promote self-sufficiency skills, family development, and linkages to mental health resources which are targeted to youth and their families. Collaborate with the clinical treatment team, school staff, and community partners in providing comprehensive care while maintaining strict confidentiality of client information. Provide early intervention and prevention services to students who are identified by therapists, counselors, and other school-based staff.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Provide case management services to students/parents/families with economic and/or social needs such as housing, healthcare, employment assistance, food, clothing, education, and safety needs per established policies.
• Use designated electronic records system to document services provided to clients and their families.
• Must enter data into the system within 48 hours from the date that the services were delivered.
• Manage required data collection.
• Will respond to phone calls and crisis services of potential participants.
• Provide compliance with contract terms and agency expectations as defined by the program leadership.
• Inform treatment team of progress on case management activities and discharge planning.
• Develop database of case management resources.

• Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates a wide variety of meetings, workshops, presentations, groups, activities, and events to develop partnerships between families and schools.
• Work closely with service providers and develop a referral system to promote a continuum of care.
• May conduct home visit meetings as necessary and/or make referrals, as necessary.
• Participates in workshops and conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.

• Attend regular staff meetings and supervision as scheduled.
• Travel as needed to various program sites or to sites of community stakeholders.
• Performs all other direct job-related duties as is assigned.

What you’ll get from us.

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits for benefit eligible positions
• 403b retirement match
• Generous paid-time-off for benefit eligible positions
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous mileage reimbursement program

The pay range for this position is $27.23 hourly minimum to $29.06 hourly maximum and is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, years and level of related experience.

What we need from you.

• Requires a BA/BS in social work, Counseling, Psychology, or related mental health or social service-related field and 1 year of prior experience serving parents/families in need (internship experience considered).
  Prior experience can also be substituted for each year of required education, in addition to the standard experience requirement listed above.
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions and person-centered approach.
• Prior experience/equivalent knowledge of immigrant populations & acculturation issues preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources in the service area assigned is preferred or willingness to learn and master.
• Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Basic computer skills to include knowledge of Word & Excel.
• Must have access to a vehicle to transport self between work locations.
• Bilingual capabilities preferred (English/Spanish).

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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