Case Manager

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$1,000 sign-on bonus

Company laptop and cell phone

Work-life balance

PTO from day one

Job summary

Oaklawn Psychiatric Center is seeking dedicated Case Managers in Indiana to support youth, adults, and families in achieving their mental health goals. As part of a leading mental health provider, you'll evaluate needs, develop treatment plans, and advocate for clients.

This role offers starting pay of $22.34/hour with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for bachelor-level candidates, along with professional growth opportunities and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in social service or human services sector.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate consumer’s needs for services.
• Develop and monitor treatment plans.
• Ensure consumers receive needed services.
• Document consumer interactions electronically.

Skills

Assessment

Advocacy

Case management

Effective communication

Education

BA/BS in social service or a human services-related field

Associate degree with relevant experience

Tools

Documentation software

Communication tools

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.

With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground‑breaking initiatives in children’s mental health, addiction treatment, cross‑cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.

What We Offer

• Bachelor-level starting pay $22.34 an hour with $1,000 sign‑on bonus
• Associate-level starting pay $20.19 an hour with $1,000 sign‑on bonus
• Higher pay for bilingual staff
• 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 by 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 who work with DCS and probation or provide Wraparound services

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 ensure 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 consider 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
• BA/BS in social service or a human services‑related field and two years’ experience in a social service setting. In lieu of a bachelor’s 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