Clinical Case Manager - Foster Care

THE VILLAGE NETWORK • Youngstown, OH

15d • $20 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1946, The Village Network has been providing compassionate treatment to support the behavioral, physical, and emotional health of children and families. They individually assess the needs of each child and design dynamic treatment plans to transition them from disruptive to permanent, stable environments. Their services include community-based services, residential treatment, and treatment foster care programs throughout Ohio and West Virginia. The Village Network prides itself on a Culture of Care, utilizing Collaborative Problem Solving and The Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. They offer tuition and licensure reimbursement, great benefits, competitive salaries, and significant PTO.

Requirements

• Ability to use a computer; proficiency in Word and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
• 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, and revises plans 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, and 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.
• Provides oversight of any documented ODMH deliverable service under the guidance of the senior clinician/clinical supervisor and/or regional director.
• Performs other duties as required, including 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.
• Great benefits
• Competitive salaries
• 192 hours (24 DAYS!) of PTO offered in the first year
• 6 paid holidays for fulltime employees
• Potential for PTO buy back for unused time.
• 12-year history of providing annual bonuses
• Offering PTO Buybacks.

What This Job Offers

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