Overview Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Case Manager II to provide direct mental health services to children. The selected individual will be responsible for a range of services, including individual , group , and family therapy , as well as case management , psychosocial evaluations , and treatment planning .
In this role, you will play an essential part in the mental health and wellness of children, offering crisis intervention, initial contacts, and delivering consultation , education , and prevention services as needed.
Responsibilities Case Management : Manage and coordinate cases, ensuring children receive the support they need through proper treatment plans.
Psychosocial Evaluations : Conduct thorough assessments of children to identify mental health concerns and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Crisis Intervention : Provide crisis intervention and initial contacts to support children in immediate need.
Consultation & Education : Offer consultation, education, and prevention services to families and community stakeholders to support children’s well-being.
Treatment Planning : Develop and monitor treatment plans for children to ensure effective interventions and track progress.
What We’re Looking For Strong skills in individual, group , and family therapy as well as case management .
Experience conducting psychosocial evaluations and developing comprehensive treatment plans .
Excellent crisis intervention skills and ability to provide initial contacts for children in need of urgent support.
Compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to helping children and families navigate their mental health challenges.
Why Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center? Impactful Work : Play a vital role in the mental health care of children, providing meaningful services that promote healing and well-being.
Supportive Environment : Work with a team of dedicated professionals in a collaborative setting that values growth and development.
Comprehensive Services : Be part of a center that offers extensive resources and services for children, ensuring holistic care for those in need.
Professional Growth : Access opportunities for training and development to advance your skills and expertise in child mental health services.
Compensation and Benefits Annual Salary for Behavioral Health Case Manager II: $46,750.00
Annual Salary for Senior Behavioral Health Case Manager II: $48,500.00
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Behavioral Health Case Manager II: Requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited program in a behavioral health field. Department-sponsored case management certification will be completed within 30 days of start date, contingent on training availability.
Senior Behavioral Health Case Manager II: Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in a behavioral health or closely related behavioral science field and two (2) years of experience in professional case management behavioral health services. Department-sponsored case management certification will be completed within 30 days of start date, contingent on training availability.
About Us Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, OK is a community-based center focusing on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The inpatient and outpatient services include programs for adolescents, individuals with co-occurring disorders, seniors, women, men, and criminal justice groups.
Additional Information Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer, applicants for safety-sensitive positions must submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety-sensitive position is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
Work Hours: This agency requires coverage 24/7. Work hours and location may vary by business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.
Equal Opportunity: Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer.