School-Based Case Manager - Youth Substance Abuse Services

Brien Center for Mental Health; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated case manager to provide intensive support to at-risk youth in the community. This role involves conducting assessments, developing service plans, and collaborating with families and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and advocacy. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and experience working with adolescents, demonstrating strong relationship-building skills. Join a team committed to making a difference in the lives of youth and families, with opportunities for professional development and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, experience with adolescents preferred.
• Training in substance abuse, counseling, or education is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive case management and conduct meetings with families.
• Maintain documentation and provide crisis support for youth.
• Collaborate with clinicians and attend community meetings.

Skills

Intensive Case Management

Crisis Support

Advocacy

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Job description

Weekdays, 1st Shift! Full and Part-Time

This position provides intensive case management to youth identified as at risk within designated schools in the community.

Essential Job Functions

1. Provide intensive case management.
2. Conduct case management meetings with parents/caregivers, school personnel, law enforcement, other stakeholders, and youth as appropriate.
3. Perform intake interviews with youth and families, conduct needs assessments, and develop individual service plans, including obtaining and maintaining appropriate releases of information.
4. Maintain proper and complete documentation of meetings, releases, communications, referrals, and other essential paperwork in a timely manner as per Brien Center standards.
5. Conduct family meetings to ensure effective communication between school, family, and the Brien Center. Make monthly phone calls to families to monitor progress.
6. Meet with youth at least once a week or as needed, teaching skills such as self-regulation and executive functioning.
7. Provide advocacy and make referrals to appropriate resources to assist youth and families.
8. Be available during school hours with some flexibility for late afternoon and evening activities.
9. Provide 24/7 crisis on-call support for youth and families within the program.
10. Collaborate with Brien Center clinicians and community clinicians working with youth and families.
11. Identify and plan family events to foster positive family engagement.
12. Attend community meetings with clinical or state agencies involved with families (e.g., DCF, DMH).
13. Attend mandatory Brien Center trainings and other relevant training sessions such as ACRA, Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, and others.
14. Collaborate with clinicians on substance use assessments and treatment.
15. Participate in staff meetings, supervision, and required trainings.
16. Keep supervisors informed and update collateral services as necessary.
17. Report incidents involving accidents, injuries, and unusual events.
18. Be available to transport youth as needed.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in a related field.
2. Experience working with adolescents or the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with them.
3. Training and/or experience in substance abuse, counseling, or education.