Case Manager

Nexus Family Healing•Manteno, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Case Manager - Residential to join our team in Manteno, IL. At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity. Schedule/Pay: Full-time; on-site : 101 N Bramble Street, Manteno, IL 60950 Hourly pay rate offers starting at $26.10 - $28 per hour

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical discipline (Psychology, Social Work, etc.) required. In lieu of clinical degree, any bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience required.
Strong critical thinking, organization, and communication skills, along with attention to detail and the ability to exercise discretion with highly sensitive and confidential information.
Must be MHP eligible.
Minimum 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license required (must meet state driving criteria and pass corporate eligibility standards).
Must successfully pass an IL DCFS criminal background check.
Successfully participate in and complete a three-part Therapeutic Crisis Intervention exam and training.
Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical discipline (Psychology, Social Work, etc.) and 3+ years of experience in case management and/or Social Work.

Responsibilities

Ensure that the unique treatment needs and requirements of each assigned youth are met.
Facilitate/Co-facilitate case conferences and client-oriented team meetings with both internal and external resources.
Actively participate in the development and implementation of individual treatment plans, compiling assessment materials, maintaining required clinical documentation, and reporting within provided deadlines.
Collaborate with family members, licensing representatives, parole officers, court officials, and other organizational parties to ensure ongoing consensus on therapeutic treatment direction, behavior expectations, progress, and outcomes.
Engage in counseling sessions and therapeutic interventions within treatment parameters.
Ensure completion of all required documentation standards.
Serve as a mentor and role model by demonstrating compassion and understanding for feelings, opinions and experience of others, and communicating and interacting in a manner that is honest, positive, respectful, and professional.
Protect resident safety and participate with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean, and therapeutic.