Clinical Case Manager - Foster Care

The Village Network • Youngstown, OH

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a partner in building brighter futures for youth and their families, your role will be to provide clinical support that align with The Village Network’s Mission, Vision & Values. This position facilitates case management by implementing the goals and objectives identified by primary therapists in accordance with the individualized treatment plans and service plans. The role involves developing and writing all service plans for direct placements, reading/analyzing materials and reports from outside organizations, discussing client progress with staff, revising plans to ensure the best possible care, and assisting in monitoring the treatment milieu within cottages. The Clinical Case Manager also facilitates and represents TVN at youth semi-annual review hearings and court hearings, participates in the delivery of mental health services as needed, attends school IEP meetings, and conducts weekly team meetings in conjunction with the therapist and cottage supervisors. Additionally, the role assists and supports the provision of individual, family, and group therapy, as well as crisis counseling. Any documented ODMH deliverable service will benefit from the oversight of the senior clinician/clinical supervisor and/or regional director. Other duties include participation in agency and professional training, PRN transports, and facilitating fidelity to the clinical treatment model by modeling and coaching direct care staff in the treatment milieu.

Requirements

• Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
• LSW or LPC and two years previous experience desired.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License and maintains a driving record that allows that individual to be insurable with the insurance company providing The Village Network with vehicle insurance.
• Willingness to travel for various reasons, mainly during the day but occasionally overnight.
• Ability to visit clients’ homes (may or may not be handicapped accessible).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and organization/time management skills.
• Ability to comply with The Village Network requirements for using restraints including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
• Ability to handle bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds independently.
• Must be able to remain alert to problems, needs or emergencies that might arise on any shift, maintaining a safe environment for the clients.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all levels or personnel, internal and external to the company.

Nice To Haves

• LSW or LPC and two years previous experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates case management by implementing the goals and objectives identified by primary therapists in accordance with the individualized treatment plans and service plans.
• Develops and writes all service plans for direct placements.
• Reads/analyzes materials and reports from outside organizations.
• Discusses with staff the progress of the client.
• Revises plans in order to ensure the best possible care.
• Assists in conjunction with assigned therapists the monitoring of the treatment milieu within cottages.
• Facilitates and represents TVN at youth semi-annual review hearings and court hearings.
• Participates in the delivery of mental health services as needed.
• Attends school IEP meetings.
• Conducts weekly team meetings in conjunction with the therapist and cottage supervisors.
• Assists and supports the provision of individual, family, and group therapy, as well as crisis counseling.
• Performs other duties as required, including but not limited to participation in agency and professional training, PRN transports and facilitating fidelity to the clinical treatment model by modeling, and coaching direct care staff in the treatment milieu.

Benefits

• Tuition and Licensure reimbursement offered for employees looking to advanced their knowledge and skills.
• Get help earning an advanced degree or get the supervision necessary to earn your independent licensure.
• 192 hours ( 24 DAYS! ) of PTO offered in the first year in addition to 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees with potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• 12-year history of providing annual bonuses, as well as offering PTO Buybacks.

What This Job Offers

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