Part Time Case Manager

Youth Consultation Service; Lafayette Mills (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is a behavioral health and social services agency serving at-risk children and families in NJ. We are seeking a Case Manager to support youth and families in identifying and accessing mental health and related services in a timely, efficient manner.

Responsibilities include assessment under supervision, counseling clients and families, providing referrals, and representing clients during screenings, placements and court appearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years relevant experience or Master's with 1-year related experience.
• Experience in case management or clinical social work setting preferred.
• Ability to travel between Orange and Edison locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist youth and families in identifying and receiving appropriate mental health and other services in a timely, efficient manner.
• Participate in assessment, evaluation and treatment of clients and families under supervision of a licensed social worker.
• Participate in counseling services to client, treatment home parents and natural parents.
• Provide referral and linkage to ancillary and/or specialized treatment services and interventions.
• Represent clients on the agency’s behalf at screenings, placements, court appearances and related issues.
• Be willing to travel between Malcolm House in Orange, NJ and Laurie Haven Edison, NJ.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Master's degree in social services or related field

Job description

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.

Currently seeking a Case Manager-

Duties include (but not limited to):

• To assist youth and their families in identifying, accessing and receiving appropriate mental health and other services in a timely, efficient and effective manner.
• Participate in the assessment, evaluation and treatment of clients and families under the supervision of a licensed social worker.
• Participate in counseling services to client, treatment home parents and natural parents.
• Provide referral and linkage to ancillary and or specialized treatment services and interventions.
• Represent the clients on the agency’s behalf on screening, placement, court appearances and any other issues.
• Be willing to travel between Malcolm House in Orange, NJ and Laurie Haven Edison, NJ.

Requirements:

Bachelor's with 3 or more years of relevant experience or Master's with 1-year of related experience.

All new hires are required to attend a week orientation: Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-3:00pm, upon hire.

YCS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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