Care Management Clinician

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

5d

About The Position

Provides care management services for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), using specialized clinical knowledge to support assessment, advocacy, treatment recommendations, and care coordination. Collaborates with children, families, providers, schools, and community resources to help ensure access to appropriate services and supports. Works with interdisciplinary teams and child-serving systems to promote continuity of care, positive outcomes, and overall well-being.

Provides case management procedures, therapeutic interventions, and clinical care coordination for children, adolescents, and their families. A valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance are required by hospital policy. The employee must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, meet insurance eligibility and driving qualifications, complete required training, and maintain eligibility under the hospital’s insurance guidelines.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or Marriage and Family Therapy.
• Appropriate Ohio licensure and maintenance of required licensure and clinical or other training.
• Independent license or satisfactory progress toward independent licensure.
• Experience providing and managing behavioral healthcare for children, adolescents, and families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, families, peers, and community representatives.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance; must pass the required motor vehicle background inspection, meet insurance eligibility and driving qualifications, complete required training, and maintain insurance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ mental health needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor patients’ progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Coordinate client care with other service providers and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate available NCH and community resources to enhance client care.
• Educate patients, families, and care teams about mental health conditions and treatment options.
• Provide brief therapeutic interventions and counseling.
• Complete clinical charting and related administrative paperwork in accordance with policy standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time