Case Manager - Youth

Unison Health; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $24.00/hour

PTO 16 days/year

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer contribution to retirement

Job summary

Unison Health seeks a Case Manager to support children and adolescents with behavioral health needs in building skills for healthy development and daily functioning.

Responsibilities include assessments, facilitating sessions, monitoring progress, crisis support, family engagement, and connecting clients to community resources. A bachelor’s degree or related experience is required, with CPR and CPI certifications due within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, recreation therapy or related field, or a related high school diploma with 3 years of experience.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire and CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Strong knowledge of mental illness, crisis management, and building therapeutic relationships.
• Ability to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, or hostile individuals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver therapeutic behavioral services including assessments, treatment planning, and service coordination.
• Provide crisis intervention and client advocacy while monitoring progress.
• Coordinate transportation for clients and maintain safe travel.
• Maintain accurate EHR documentation per policy and ensure client confidentiality.
• Assist with medication administration under nurse supervision and support unit operations.
• Represent the agency positively in the community and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Client advocacy

Transportation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work / psychology / related field

High school diploma with 3+ years experience

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.

• Starting Pay: $24.00 per hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
• Medical with federal minimum deductibles
• Dental and vision coverage
• Retirement planning and employer contribution

Position Summary:

Unison Health is seeking Case Managers to support children and adolescents with behavioral health needs in building skills for healthy development and daily functioning. Responsibilities include completing assessments, facilitating age-appropriate individual and group sessions, monitoring progress, providing crisis support, engaging families/caregivers, connecting clients to community and school-based resources, and helping youth develop coping, social, and life skills.

Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights:

• Deliver therapeutic behavioral services, including assessments, treatment planning, service coordination, progress monitoring, crisis intervention, and client advocacy.
• Provide transportation for clients, ensuring safe, timely travel and communicating any concerns.
• Maintain agency vehicles by inspecting, cleaning, fueling, and reporting maintenance issues.
• Document services and maintain accurate records in the electronic health record per policy.
• Ensure client confidentiality and proper handling of information in compliance with regulations.
• Assist with medication administration under nurse supervision and provide services within licensure and approval.
• Follow agency policies and procedures while supporting unit operations and additional assigned duties.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, recreation therapy or art therapy or related field or high school diploma or equivalent with at least three years of experience.
• Required CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Required CPI certification within 90 days of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness including the SED population, crisis management, and the ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must demonstrate the ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.
• Must demonstrate a positive attitude, commitment to provide superior service, and enthusiastic support for the mission of the agency.
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must demonstrate the ability to represent the agency in a positive manner when in the community.
• Must be able to work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile individuals.

Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

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