School-Based Case Manager & Care Advocate

SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH C; Mullens (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center in Wyoming County, WV is seeking a full-time Case Manager/Care Coordinator Level 2 for School-Based Services. You will work with children, adolescents and families to connect them with behavioral, medical, social, educational and health-related supports.

The role coordinates care with families, school personnel and providers to advocate for students and implement person- and family-centered treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a human-services field per WV Social Work board.
• Alternatively, a licensed psychologist with a master’s or doctoral degree.
• Experience with school-based services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist children, adolescents, and families in accessing needed behavioral, medical, social, educational, and health-related services and supports.
• Coordinate care with families, school personnel, providers, and other involved supports.
• Advocate for the needs of students and their families.
• Assist with the development and implementation of person- and family-centered treatment plans.
• Help connect students and families with appropriate resources and services.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a human services-related field

Licensed Psychologist with a Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited program

Job description

Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center in Wyoming County, WV is seeking a full-time Case Manager/Care Coordinator Level 2 for School-Based Services. You will work with children, adolescents and families to connect them with behavioral, medical, social, educational and health-related supports.

The role coordinates care with families, school personnel and providers to advocate for students and implement person- and family-centered treatment plans.