Case Manager

Family Life Counseling & Psychiatric Services; Norwalk (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Life Counseling & Psychiatric Services in Norwalk, OH is seeking a Qualified Mental Health Service provider (QMHS) to support case management for children and adolescents. The role involves assessments, ISP coordination, crisis support, and collaboration with community services to restore or enhance client functioning.

The position requires either 3+ years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in a mental health field and state-required competencies.

Qualifications

• A QMHS is an individual with at least three years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field.
• QMHS have training in mental health competencies as required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting assessments at admission, discharge, or ongoing.
• Assist in the coordination of the ISPs including: services identified in the ISP; assistance with accessing natural support systems in the community; and, linkages to formal community services/systems.
• Symptom monitoring of clients through regular telephone contact.
• Coordination and/or assistance in crisis management and stabilization as needed.
• Coordinating mental health interventions that address symptoms, behaviors, thought processes, etc., that assist an individual in eliminating barriers to seeking out or maintaining education and employment.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Assessments

Crisis management

Interagency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a mental health related field

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NORWALK, OH 44857, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health’s case management services are designed to provide skill-building and linkage to community resources for clients and their families. Case managers help to restore or increase healthy functioning. Case management services may be provided in a variety of places such as a home, school, or day care meeting the client where they are and helping to reinforce skills across settings. Case management services may be provided in collaboration with the Mobil Response and Stabalization Services counselor, but may also be provided as a standalone service if determined to be appropriate through the assessment process.

Qualifications

A QMHS is an individual with at least three years of experience or a bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field. QMHS have training in mental health competencies as required by the state.

• Assist the therapists in conducting assessments at admission, discharge, or ongoing.
• Assist in the coordination of the ISPs including:
  • services identified in the ISP;
  • assistance with accessing natural support systems in the community; and,
  • linkages to formal community services/systems.
• Symptom monitoring of clients through regular telephone contact.
• Coordination and/or assistance in crisis management and stabilization as needed.
• Coordinating mental health interventions that address symptoms, behaviors, thought processes, etc., that assist an individual in eliminating barriers to seeking out or maintaining education and employment..