Case Manager (3891-375)

Youth Consultation Service (YCS); Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is hiring a Case Manager located in Hackettstown, NJ. This role involves assisting at-risk youth and families in accessing mental health services, compiling psychosocial histories, and providing counseling support. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of experience or a Master's with 1 year related experience.

This position requires participation in the service evaluation process under supervision and attending a week-long orientation upon hire. YCS is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree acceptable with 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist youth and families in accessing mental health services.
• Compile psychosocial history and participate in client evaluation.
• Provide counseling services and referrals as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Assessment and evaluation

Counseling

Referral services

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.

Currently seeking a Case Manager-

Duties include (but not limited to):

• To assist youth and their families in identifying, accessing and receiving appropriate mental health and other services in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
• Participate in the assessment, evaluation and treatment to clients and families under supervision of a licensed social worker.
• Compile psychosocial history.
• Participate in counseling services to client, treatment home parents and natural parents.
• Provide referral and linkage to ancillary and or specialized treatment services and interventions.
• Represent the clients on the agency’s behalf on screening, placement, court appearances and any other issues.
• Be willing to travel between Malcolm House in Orange, NJ and Laurie Haven Edison, NJ

Requirements:

Bachelor's with 3 or more years of relevant experience or Master's with 1-year of related experience

All new hires are required to attend a week orientation: Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm, upon hire.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer