Casemanager - Southwest

State of Utah; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Work Environment

Job summary

State of Utah is seeking an Intensive Care Coordinator in Saint George to provide high‑fidelity wraparound case management for youth and families. The role is full‑time and on-site, with a typical schedule of 10 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, in-office.

You will meet deadlines, document care, and coordinate with health and behavioral health professionals to support safe, healthy outcomes. The position requires strong field presence, emotional regulation, and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Flexibility to meet youth/families without judgement.
• Ability to manage emotions during crises or dysregulation.
• Field-based work with some office duties.
• Desire to work directly with families and partners.
• Active problem solving and positive outlook.
• Strong communication skills in spoken and written form.
• Ability to read and write information clearly.
• Knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate case management using the High Fidelity Wraparound Model.
• Manage a caseload with 50% face-to-face meetings within a 40-hour week.
• Assess needs and provide in-person support, coordination, assessment and intervention.
• Build rapport with children, youth, young adults, families, caregivers and professionals.
• Develop wraparound plans with measurable goals and time-bound objectives; maintain crisis prevention plans.
• Complete assessments and program documentation to support community stabilization.
• Coordinate with professionals and evidence-based interventions for mental/behavioral health needs.
• Show innovation in creating individualized community-based plans.
• Maintain electronic health records and meet documentation deadlines.
• Attend trainings to grow case management skills and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Flexibility

Emotional regulation

Field work

In-person meetings

Communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Team collaboration

Reading and writing

Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Social Services, or Behavioral Science

Job description

Intensive Care Coordinator

Full-Time

$20.89 - $31.41 Hourly Wage

In-Office / On-Site

The schedule for this position is typically 10 hours per day Monday - Thursday

Application Deadline - Sept. 22, 2026.

The Division of Family Health is looking for an Intensive Care Coordinator that is experienced in casework to join their diverse team to help ensure youth and families in the Southwest communities are receiving the proper support to lead safe and healthy lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate case management services using the High Fidelity Wraparound Model
• Practice independent judgement and discretion while carrying a caseload; caseload is based upon the expectation of meeting with children, youth, young adults and families face to face 50% of the 40 hour work week
• Evaluate the needs of the child, youth, young adult and family and provide in person support, skills, coordination, assessment, and intervention
• Build strong rapport and relationships with children, youth, young adults, caregivers and professionals
• Develop wraparound plan with families and professionals by creating goals with measurable outcomes and time bound specific objectives; develop & maintain a crisis prevention plan throughout the process with each child, youth, young adult and family
• Complete assessments program documentation with child, youth, young adult and family to support them in stabilizing in their communities while reaching their goals
• Connect with professionals and evidenced based interventions to meet the mental health/ behavioral health needs of the child, youth, young adult and family
• Show innovation and creativity in developing individualized plans that allow for a child, youth, young adult and family to be successful in their community
• Maintain documentation in the electronic health record and meet all documentation deadlines
• Attend trainings with a goal to grow and develop case management skills
• Attend staff meetings and work cohesively with your team in the office

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications

• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to meet youth/families without judgement or criticism
• The ability to manage your own emotions during times of crisis or others' dysregulation
• The ability to manage a schedule that is primarily in the field but includes some office work
• A desire to be in the field working directly with families and partners
• Desire to actively look for ways to support others in reaching their goals
• Problem solving skills and overall positive outlook
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Giving full attention to others to understand, asking questions as appropriate.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing.
• The ability to recognize a problem.

Preferred Or Trainable/on-the-job Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Social Services, or Behavioral Science.

About The Role

Location

178 North 200 East

St George, Utah, 84770

United States

Background Check Required - Yes

Drug Test Required - No

Schedule Code - B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

T his is an opportunity to make a difference. The Office of Coordinated Care and Regional Supports provides intensive care coordination, using the evidence-based high fidelity wraparound model to keep families safely together while effectively helping children with emotional and behavioral health needs thrive in their homes, schools, and communities.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].