Children's Behavioral Health Case Manager

Merakey•Bear, DE

20h

About The Position

Merakey is seeking a Case Manager to join its Children's Behavioral Health Program, serving clients in New Castle County, Delaware. The role coordinates resources and information related to client needs, supports client-specific discharge planning with active family participation, and monitors client records, compliance, authorized service units, and safety. Case sessions are primarily delivered in the community, including clients’ homes and schools; case management may also take place in an office. The position may require evening or weekend work to meet client needs and may include on-call coverage. The stated pay is $20.67 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 1 year of experience working with children or adolescents.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to work Monday through Friday and participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate resources and information pertinent to client needs.
Document coordination of resources accurately and efficiently.
Coordinate referrals for client-specific discharge planning and ensure families actively participate in creating a multifaceted plan that reflects their choices for service providers and community resources.
Monitor record keeping, compliance, and remaining authorized units; ensure client charts are up to date and contain required documentation.
Document significant incidents within 24 hours when needed, including incident reports.
Monitor and assess safety, and document it.
Complete case documentation in compliance with Merakey, county MHDS/CASSP, OMHSAS, and other licensing, regulatory, and payer standards.
Provide case sessions primarily in community settings such as clients’ homes and schools, with case management also conducted in an office or community setting.
Work evenings or weekends as needed to meet client needs and participate in on-call coverage as required.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth employee contribution options.
DailyPay access to pay.
On the Goga well-being platform, with self-care tools and resources.
Backup childcare, elder care, and household services through Care.com.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

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