Clinical Case Manager - Foster Care

THE VILLAGE NETWORK•Youngstown, OH

7d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Case Manager provides clinical support for youth and families in accordance with The Village Network’s mission, vision, and values. The role implements goals and objectives identified by primary therapists and develops service plans for direct placements, coordinating care and monitoring client progress. The position works with therapists, staff, cottage supervisors, schools, courts, and outside organizations to support individualized treatment and safe, stable environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, or a related field.
Ability to use a computer, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and an electronic health record (EHR).
Valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that permits insurability under the organization’s vehicle insurance.
Willingness to travel, mainly during the day and occasionally overnight.
Ability to visit clients’ homes, which may or may not be handicapped accessible.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong teamwork, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to meet the organization’s restraint-use requirements, including sufficient strength and completion of extensive training.
Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, reach, and walk for periods of time, and to lift 20 pounds independently.
Ability to remain alert to problems, needs, or emergencies on any shift and maintain a safe environment for clients.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with personnel at all levels, internally and externally.

Nice To Haves

LSW or LPC licensure.
Two years of previous experience.

Responsibilities

Implement case-management goals and objectives identified by primary therapists in accordance with individualized treatment and service plans.
Develop and write service plans for direct placements.
Read and analyze materials and reports from outside organizations, discuss client progress with staff, and revise plans to support appropriate care.
Work with assigned therapists to monitor the treatment milieu within cottages.
Represent The Village Network at youth semi-annual review hearings and court hearings.
Participate in mental health service delivery as needed, attend school IEP meetings, and conduct weekly team meetings with therapists and cottage supervisors.
Assist with individual, family, and group therapy and crisis counseling.
Participate in agency and professional training and perform PRN transports.
Promote fidelity to the clinical treatment model by modeling and coaching direct-care staff in the treatment milieu.
Perform other duties as required.