Case Manager

Perimeter Healthcare; Waynesville (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA option

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Perimeter Healthcare’s Case Manager position in Waynesville, MO offers an opportunity to join a dedicated behavioral health treatment team. You will coordinate care for children and adolescents within a collaborative setting, ensuring clear communication among families, clinicians, and staff.

This in-person, full-time role runs 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package and supportive work environment focused on compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human or Social Services Field.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Strong understanding of clinical treatment and social casework principles.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development.
• Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Coordination: Collaborate with therapists, resident care coordinators, and doctors; coordinate documentation, discharge planning, and therapeutic passes; participate in treatment planning meetings and program staff meetings; contribute to quality management initiatives; maintain accurate and timely client records.
• Family and Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with families regarding therapeutic passes; liaise with referral sources and mental health professionals; provide detailed information about procedures and treatments; integrate pass effectiveness information into treatment planning; maintain confidentiality and privacy standards.
• Patient Care: Identify and address resident needs (social, legal, family, educational); respond appropriately to developmental age requirements; demonstrate cultural and religious sensitivity; recognize and report suspected abuse/neglect; explain procedures in accessible language; follow infection control protocols.
• Professional Conduct: Maintain a positive work atmosphere; promote cooperation and teamwork; adhere to organizational policies and code of ethics; follow safety practices and report concerns promptly; perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Full-time, in-person position.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Documentation

Discharge planning

Treatment planning

Family communication

Confidentiality

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human or Social Services Field

Job description

Case Manager

About Perimeter Healthcare

Perimeter Healthcare stands at the forefront of behavioral health care delivery in the United States, specializing in comprehensive treatment programs for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. Operating across multiple states, we deliver hope through our evidence-based acute inpatient and residential treatment programs.

Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Missouri is a residential treatment facility providing care to adolescents. Located in Waynesville, MO, Perimeter Behavioral of Missouri's goal is to provide a responsive healing environment for patients and to inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every patient through integrated clinical practice, education, and compassion.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management and support services as an integral member of our treatment team in Waynesville, MO. This role involves coordinating care for children and adolescents in a mental health and substance abuse setting, ensuring seamless communication between all stakeholders in the treatment process.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human or Social Services Field
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Strong understanding of clinical treatment and social casework principles
• Knowledge of child/adolescent growth and development
• Experience working with children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Coordination

• Collaborate with therapists, resident care coordinators, and doctors
• Coordinate documentation, discharge planning, and therapeutic passes
• Participate in treatment planning meetings and program staff meetings
• Contribute to quality management initiatives
• Maintain accurate and timely client records

Family and Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate effectively with families regarding therapeutic passes
• Liaise with referral sources and mental health professionals
• Provide detailed information about procedures and treatments
• Integrate pass effectiveness information into treatment planning
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards

Patient Care

• Identify and address resident needs (social, legal, family, educational)
• Respond appropriately to developmental age requirements
• Demonstrate cultural and religious sensitivity
• Recognize and report suspected abuse/neglect
• Explain procedures in accessible language
• Follow infection control protocols

Professional Conduct

• Maintain a positive work atmosphere
• Promote cooperation and teamwork
• Adhere to organizational policies and code of ethicsFollow safety practices and report concerns promptly
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Full-time, in-person position

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $20-$21/ hr

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Health insurance with HSA option
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Director of Clinical Services
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Physical Location Requirements

• - Must reliably commute to or plan to relocate near Waynesville, MO
• - In-person work environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

Perimeter Healthcare is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, and local laws.