Child & Family Skill Builder: Case Management & Therapy

Meridian Health Services Corp.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based pay

Voluntary benefits

Generous PTO

Wellness program

Paid holidays

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Meridian Health Services in Marion County, IN is seeking a full-time day Skill Builder for our Children’s Program. The role delivers skills development and case management to help patients reach milestones and reduce psychosocial barriers while collaborating with the clinical team.

The position requires a high school diploma with 2 years behavioral health experience (or college coursework). A driver’s license and reliable transportation are needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years paid behavioral healthcare experience or equivalent college coursework toward a human services or health related degree required at minimum.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A valid driver's license with driving record meeting Meridian's policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Therapist in developing, implementing and revising individual treatment plans; assures that services provided are specified in the treatment plan and monitors progress toward treatment goals.
• For adults, provides individual and group skills training and development to assist the patient and/or family in developing skills (i.e. Self-care, daily life management, interpersonal communication, parenting, illness management, anger management, positive coping skills, and problem solving skills) directed toward reducing psychosocial barriers.
• For children, provides individual and group skills training and development to assist the patient and/or family in developing skills (i.e. Coping with body image changes, coping with hormonal-induced emotional mood swings, self-care, daily life management, interpersonal communication, illness management, anger management, positive coping skills, and problem solving skills) directed toward achieving developmental milestones and reducing psychosocial barriers.
• Provides case management services as identified in the patient’s treatment plan.
• Works collaboratively with the Therapist and medical staff to ensure coordination of integrated care for the patient, including identification of health issues, compliance with treatment, and effective patient to medical provider communication.
• Completes CANS/ANSA re-assessments.
• Provides consultation to staff on specific cases involving coordination of care.
• Maintains positive working relationships with staff of other agencies and institutions, homes, and facilities, and acts as a liaison between patients and agencies and/or institutions.
• Prepares and maintains clinical records, reports and forms and other administrative tasks as required.
• Participates in continuing education activities, remaining knowledgeable in areas of expertise.

Skills

Case management

Professional judgment

Group skills training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years behavioral healthcare experience

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Meridian Health Services in Marion County, IN is seeking a full-time day Skill Builder for our Children’s Program. The role delivers skills development and case management to help patients reach milestones and reduce psychosocial barriers while collaborating with the clinical team.

The position requires a high school diploma with 2 years behavioral health experience (or college coursework). A driver’s license and reliable transportation are needed.