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Responsibilities
Meridell Achievement Center is a nationally recognized 134-bed private residential treatment facility that specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and neurobehavioral problems. For over 60 years, the facility has provided evidence-based, compassionate care, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services tailored to meet patients' unique needs. Our mission is to provide safe, effective, and compassionate mental health and substance use treatment.
As a Case Manager, you will collaborate closely with therapists and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate services for residents, facilitate smooth transitions from admission to discharge, and ensure aftercare planning. Key duties include:
Conducting psychosocial assessments and developing initial treatment plans for new admissions.
Coordinating discharge planning and aftercare appointments, including partial hospital programs, residential treatment centers, and group homes.
Maintaining status of authorization with Utilization Review staff and anticipating discharge planning needs.
Completing master treatment plans and ensuring timely communication with resident families.
Working with program therapists to develop effective treatment strategies and revise plans as necessary.
Meridell Provides
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Accidental Death
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Extended Leave Bank (ELB)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in a mental health field from an accredited institution and a current State of Texas license as a PhD, PsyD, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-A, obtained prior to hire.
Experience: Four years of work experience in mental health or related field preferred; at least two years of direct practice in individual, family, and group therapy with a focus on specialized issues.
Skills: Strong verbal and written communication; clinical assessment and treatment planning; analytical evaluation of team information; leadership and program flexibility.
Essential Physical Requirements: Ability to perform medium physically demanding work requiring walking, sitting, or standing.
EEO Statement
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