Case Manager

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 25,389 - 36,161; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Company laptop and cell phone

Earning PTO from day one

Behavioral health assistance

Regular supervision

Work life balance

Job summary

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center is looking for compassionate Case Managers to assist youth, adults, and families in achieving their mental health goals. The position offers competitive compensation, starting pay at $22.34/hour for bachelor-level candidates, plus a $1000 sign-on bonus.

Your role involves evaluating consumer needs, developing treatment plans, and advocating within the community. Join a team dedicated to supporting mental health needs in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a social service setting.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate consumer needs for services.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans.
• Advocate for families and interact with various service providers.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Interpersonal communication

Education

BA/BS in social services or related field

Job description

Elkhart or Goshen

Do you have a heart for helping youth, adults, and families accomplish their goals? Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.

Who We Are

Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.

What We Offer

We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

• Bachelor-level starting pay $22.34 an hour with $1000 sign‑on bonus
• Associate-level starting pay $20.19 per hour with $1000 sign‑on bonus
• Higher pay for bilingual staff
• Mileage reimbursement
• Start earning PTO the day you start
• Company laptop and cell phone
• Work life balance
• Behavioral health assistance
• Regular supervision

What You’ll Do

Case Managers help youth, adults, and families in our community live healthier and more fulfilling lives through identifying and supporting their needs and goals.

Case Managers specialize in

• Managing the care provided to youth, adults, and families
• Helping youth, adults, and families gain access to the services they need to meet their goals
• Further specialized case managers that work with DCS and probation or provide Wraparound

Primary duties include

• Evaluating the consumer’s need for services
• Developing and monitoring a treatment plan that supports the consumer’s goals
• Helping the consumer obtain services needed to support their goals, such as food or housing assistance, medical care, Social Security benefits, transportation, skills training, etc.
• Following up to make sure the consumer is receiving services and those services are helping
• Advocating for the family and serving as a link between DCS, court, schools, healthcare providers, employers, community agencies and other Oaklawn services
• Documenting all consumer interaction electronically
• Interacting directly with consumers (face to face – frequency varies with need, availability of the consumer and the level of intensity)
• Interacting frequently with outpatient therapists, physicians, other employees involved in the case, community agencies, referral sources and other services
• Caseload expectations will take into account training, case complexity, level of frequency and/or other assigned duties
• Hours will include availability in the evenings and/or weekends

Specialized positions do all of the above as well as

• Work directly with probation and Department of Child Services
• Crisis and mobile response services
• Parent education and supervised visitation
• Provide high fidelity Wraparound

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS in social service or a human services-related field and two years’ experience in a social service setting. In lieu of bachelor degree, an associate degree and two years’ experience providing direct casework to children and families
• Higher starting pay based on qualifications
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance