Case Manager I

SAFY•Lima, OH

1d•$44,000 - $53,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SAFY is seeking a full time Outpatient Case Manager for our Lima Behavioral Health division in Hardin County. As an Outpatient Case Manager, you will be responsible for providing services to clients referred into the outpatient mental health program. The scope of services provided by this position utilizes a broad array of intervention techniques required to effectively address client needs. At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child and family studies, or other approved related field of human services.
LSW, LPC or license eligible preferred.
Three years of relevant experience with above listed degrees, experience in child welfare preferred, OR relevant experience in working with children in general.
Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

Nice To Haves

LSW, LPC or license eligible preferred.
experience in child welfare preferred

Responsibilities

Provide behavior management, social competency, problem identification and resolution, effective communication, self-sufficiency, and life goals to youth, families and individuals in service.
Direct counseling and/or teaching services to assigned individuals and families utilizing a broad array of intervention techniques required to effectively address client needs.
Provide parent education training and psychosocial interventions.
Provide intervention techniques in the outpatient mental health program including behavior management, crisis management, social connection, resource support, and separation. These services are provided through in-home, video-conferencing and over the phone interactions, teaching, and guidance.
Responsible for completion and accuracy of assessments identified (i.e., Risk Assessment, and Suicide/Homicidal Assessment).
Work as a member of a team to develop, assign, and implement services to children and families with quarterly treatment plans and safety plans including explicit goals.
Must meet weekly utilization standards as required by supervisor.
Monitor and document treatment plan outcomes on a quarterly basis.
Report via appropriate documentation all special incidents directly to the supervisor as well as referring agencies as defined in the contract/agreement.
Timely completion of recorded services and progress notes.
Participate in the 24-hour crisis intervention as assigned.
Assist families in identifying and using community resources to successfully meet their needs. Maintain accurate up-to-date documentation as required.
Establish contact and maintain professional communications with referral sources as required by program design.
Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of SAFY staff by participating in joint meetings, and problem identification and resolution.
Establish and maintain a supportive and positive working relationship with youth, foster parents, referring agencies, and other SAFY stake holders.
Attend relevant in-house and external seminars, trainings, conferences and workshops to develop and enhance knowledge in the designated area as well as achieve relevant education hours per year to enhance professional and job-related skills.
Attends required meetings within division, and central office (team and/or community partners).
Participate in assigned committees and chairs if so appointed. If appointed, maintains liaisons with state and national organizations.
Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss issues and performance.
Submit weekly/monthly/quarterly reports to immediate supervisor.
Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences of staff, SAFY youth, foster parents, referral sources and the public.
May be on call 24 hours or on a rotating basis to address crisis with clients.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending
Health Savings account options
401(k) Retirement plan with company match
10 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays per year
generous sick & vacation time
an additional day off for your birthday
quarterly and/or annual bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon
access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
Free Financial Advisor Services
Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
Leave donation program
Adoption Assistance
Mileage reimbursement
Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend