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Job Summary
Note: Applications will be reviewed on October 1, 2025. The hiring manager will be in contact if you are a fit for the position then.
Purpose Of Position
To provide case management services to children ages 5-21 diagnosed with a severe emotional disturbance who may also have a cognitive impairment and their families. The case manager helps children and their families obtain and coordinate therapeutic and supportive services that address the child’s mental health issues and related social, recreational, health, educational, and vocational needs. The case manager is responsible for a caseload of 15 families.
Provide mental health case management services meeting all DHS and county requirements.
Meet with each family on caseload a minimum of one time per month
Coordinate services received by child/family to ensure needs are met
Ensure confidentiality of all records and interactions
Participate in professional meetings and workshops
Attend supervision meetings and participate in team-based decisions regarding all clients and services
Documentation: Inspect and maintain all client files to ensure they are up-to-date and contain all required documentation
Complete required intake paperwork and continued authorization paperwork every 6 months
Complete accurate case notes for each visit and contact using the Procentive Electronic Medical Record system
Provide community-based services.
Must have current driver’s license in good standing and maintain own reliable transportation.
Have comprehensive auto insurance
Maintain own reliable transportation
Provide services in the home, at school, or other community location
Maintain staff and professional relationships with families
Responsible for the reputation and public image of the agency
Develop and maintain positive working relationships within the community
Refer clients to other professionals as needed with supervisor approval
Communicate with other providers involved
Case manager will educate self on community resources
Have knowledge of all agency programs
Responsible for updated knowledge and referral sources and agencies working with persons with cognitive disabilities and/or mental illness and for finding the most appropriate services according to individual and family needs
Participate in other Reach for Resources functions as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications
Case Managers Must Meet Items 1-3 As Follows
Is skilled in the process of identifying and assessing a wide range of recipient needs.
Is knowledgeable about local community resources and how to use those resources for the benefit of the recipient.
Meet one of the following:
Holds a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science/related field from an accredited college/university and meets requirements for supervision and continuing education
Without a bachelor’s degree, meets one of the following:
Has 3 or 4 years of experience as a case manager associate
Be an RN without a bachelor’s degree with 3 or more years combined specialized training in psychiatry and work experience consisting of community interaction and involvement or community discharge planning in a mental health setting.
Other Benefits Include
Paid Time Off
13 floating holidays (for F/T employees)
Life insurance
Retirement savings plan
Short-term Disability/Long-term Disability
Flexible schedule
Mileage reimbursement
Personable and fun co-workers
Caring, supportive supervisors
Plenty of chances to wear your jeans and other casual clothes
A focus on wellness
Reach for Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reach for Resources, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.