Children's Behavioral Health Case Manager

Merakey • Wilmington, DE

8h

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 position pays $20.67 per hour. The Case Manager coordinates resources and information to address client needs, supports client-specific discharge planning with families, monitors documentation and compliance, and assesses safety. Case sessions are primarily delivered in the community, including client homes and schools; case management may also take place in an office. The role may require evening or weekend work and on-call coverage to meet client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children or adolescents.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Able 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 developing a multifaceted plan reflecting their choices of service providers and community resources.
• Monitor record keeping, compliance, and remaining authorized units; ensure client charts are current and contain required documentation, including reports of significant incidents within 24 hours as needed.
• Monitor, assess, and document safety.
• 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 client homes and schools, with case management also conducted in an office environment or the community.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and work evenings or weekends when needed to meet client needs.

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.
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs for entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to free online personal development classes through Pryor Online Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level