Childrens Community Case Manager

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc.; Calais (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

403B Retirement with match

Job summary

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. in Calais, ME seeks a Children’s Community Case Manager to join the team on a full-time basis. You will coordinate care for children with behavioral health needs and work with families, treatment providers, and community partners.

You will lead care planning, advocate for clients, and ensure access to services in a collaborative environment. This role emphasizes crisis response, documentation, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, mental health, human services, behavioral health, social work, or related field, or a bachelor’s degree in another field with 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must complete and pass the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment annually.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with children and families to support engagement.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans with families and providers.
• Coordinate and monitor services aligned with treatment goals.
• Lead quarterly treatment team meetings and multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Advocate for families in schools, social services, and healthcare settings.
• Educate families about available behavioral health resources and support systems.
• Respond to crises and support development of crisis and safety plans.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Care coordination

Advocacy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/related field

Tools

CANS assessment tool

Job description

Description

Are you a compassionate and organized professional with a passion for helping children and families thrive?

AMHC is seeking a Children’s Community Case Manager to join our Calais team on a full-time basis.

In this key role, you’ll coordinate care and support services for children with behavioral health needs, working closely with families, treatment providers, and community partners. You’ll lead care planning, advocate for clients, and ensure families get the services they need—all within a supportive, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families, even in challenging engagement situations.
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans in collaboration with families and providers.
• Coordinate and monitor services in line with treatment goals.
• Facilitate quarterly treatment team meetings and lead multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Advocate for families in schools, social services, and healthcare settings.
• Educate families about available behavioral health resources and support systems.
• Respond to crises and support the development of crisis and safety plans.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and ensure compliance with program and regulatory standards.

Why Join AMHC?

• Meaningful work with real impact on children’s lives
• Supportive, mission-driven work culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 403B Retirement with match

Schedule

This is a non-exempt full-time position (40 hours/week).

Requirements

• The position requires a bachelor’s degree with a specialization in psychology, mental health, human services, behavioral health, behavioral sciences, social work, human development, special education, counseling, rehabilitation, sociology, nursing, or a closely related field. OR have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year educational institution in an unrelated field and at least one year of full-time equivalent relevant human services experience.
• Must complete the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment tool and pass the exam annually.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

AMHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer