Child and Adolescent Case Manager
About The Position
The Child & Adolescent Case Manager/Community Support Individual (CSI) is an integral part of the Child & Adolescent Program, which provides recovery-focused, child & family-driven, strength-based, solution-focused services to children and adolescents in their communities. Under general supervision, CSIs provide interventions specifically related to treatment goals outlined on the Individual Recovery Plan (IRP), assist with coordination of care, attend agency and intra-agency meetings in the community, participate in systems evaluations to promote family navigation and enhance support in services, and provide family education and utilization of natural supports in the community.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as counseling, criminal justice, or social work)
- At least two years’ experience in a behavioral health setting providing case management/community support services
- Proficient in technology skills to be able to use electronic medical records, computers, telehealth systems, and cell phones.
- Care coordination skills to assist individuals with accessing/linking additional resources and/or services within the agency and/or community.
- Must have transportation to and from work, strong interpersonal skills & be a positive team player.
- Pre-employment drug screening may be required
- Selected applicants will be subject to an FBI Criminal History Record Check, and the applicant has the right to challenge the contents of their Criminal History Record Information, should they choose to do so.
- This employer participates in E-Verify
Responsibilities
- Completes community needs and clinical assessments (Emerging Adult Case Plan, Transition to Adult Care, and Life Skills Assessment) for all individuals assigned to caseload
- Is a member of and participates in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings (court setting, community partnerships, and education settings) to provide input for client treatment needs based on observation/interactions with individual/family/other providers
- Provides on-going support, case management, and skill-building functions in accordance with the strengths, needs, and preferences identified within the treatment plan to help the individual achieve stated goals and objectives
- Provides timely, high-quality documentation for all service contacts, including face-to-face and collateral meetings and outreach attempts in accordance with agency/regulatory standards requirements
- Meets regularly with the Program Manager as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing and evaluating the provision of case management services, and attending to required administrative issues
- Is responsible for making outreach to all clients assigned to caseload a minimum of twice monthly
- Facilitates communication between various community providers on behalf of the client
- Communicates effectively with clinicians/agency staff about challenges/concerns with clients
- Maintains ethical standards and immediately communicates issues of safety and/or client health changes to the Program Manager
- Is responsible for transporting, via agency vehicle, program participants on community integration outings
- Additional duties as assigned by the Program Manager and/or Director include, but are not limited to, group skills service and community partnerships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
