Child and Adolescent Case Manager

Alleghany Highlands Community Services•Covington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Full-Time Child and Adolescent Case Manager at Alleghany Highlands Community Services in Covington, where you can make a profound impact on the lives of young individuals and their families. This onsite position offers a competitive annual salary allowing you to thrive both professionally and personally. You'll work within a collaborative and empathetic environment dedicated to providing exceptional care. Experience the fulfillment of helping children navigate challenges while being supported by a customer-focused, high-performance culture. If you're passionate about fostering positive change in families in the community, this role presents an exciting opportunity to grow and excel in the behavioral health industry. Alleghany Highlands Community Services: Our Story For over 40 years, AHCS has been the primary public behavioral healthcare provider in the Alleghany Highlands area, offering services to adults and children with challenges related to mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities.

Requirements

Solid understanding of serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders.
Strong observational abilities.
Ability to build and sustain relationships with those receiving services.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
Proficiency in time management.
Proficiency in active listening.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Ability to engage with clients and document care using electronic medical records.
Ability to work independently.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Willingness to travel for home visits and various AHCS sites.
Ability to pass all required training modules.
Must undergo a background check, including social services review, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and skills required for the position are: Knowledge of the nature of serious mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders depending on the population served; Ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals and families; Ability to engage and sustain ongoing relationships with individuals receiving services; Ability to learn and acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform Case Management services to clients; Ability to handle confidential information appropriately; Must possess time management skills; Ability to effectively use active listening skills; Ability to listen to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times; Ability to work independently performing position duties under close supervision initially and then general supervision going forward. Ability to document in an electronic medical record system. Knowledge understanding and commitment to professional ethics; Ability to make home visits and to travel; Strong verbal and written communication skills; To drive and must possess a valid driver's license. May be called upon to travel to any AHCS worksite; transport clients and provide services to clients at other locations. Regular attendance at training and AHCS meetings may require travel to a variety of AHCS sites.

Responsibilities

Coordinating care for children and adolescents with mental health diagnoses.
Assisting these young individuals and their families in accessing vital supports necessary for thriving in the community.
Identifying and leveraging essential resources to help meet their basic needs, enabling them to lead fulfilling lives.
Ensuring that families receive comprehensive guidance and support, fostering resilience and well-being in their daily lives.