Children's Case Manager - Newport, VT

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS); Newport (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is seeking a professional to oversee mental health treatment and coordination for children and youth in Newport, Vermont. The role involves conducting assessments, creating treatment plans, and advocating for families within the mental health system.

Key responsibilities include monitoring progress, offering emotional support, and providing immediate interventions during crises. This position requires a compassionate individual committed to improving mental health outcomes for families.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough assessments and collaborates with child/youth and their families.
• Serve as a central point of contact for needed services.
• Advocates for child/youth/family's rights with the mental health system.
• Regularly monitor progress ensuring adherence to treatment.
• Provides immediate support during mental health emergencies.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough assessments and collaborates with the child/youth, their families, and other professionals to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Serve as a central point of contact, coordinating various services and resources needed by the child/youth/family.
• Advocates for the child/youth/family's rights and needs with the mental health system. Helps child/youth/family navigate complex systems ensuring they have access to necessary services.
• Regularly monitor child/youth/family progress, ensuring they are adhering to their treatment plan and experiencing improvements to their mental health. Provides ongoing counseling, mentoring, emotional support, motivation, and encouragement to child/youth/family to help overcome barriers and challenges that may arise during treatment.
• Provides immediate support and intervention during mental health emergencies.