Trauma Care Case Manager

National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN); Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) seeks a Trauma Care Case Manager to participate in SAMHSA-funded NCTSI grant – Centerstone Trauma and Grief Treatment for Children, Adolescents, and Families. Provide trauma care case management for children aged 0–17 who have endured trauma, within Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto counties.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field with at least two years’ trauma experience; bilingual preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field with at least two years’ trauma experience.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals and follow-up to meet individual or youth/family needs.
• Develop, maintain, and utilize community referral sources.
• Screen for eligibility and co-occurring disorders.
• Provide referrals for ACA enrollment.
• Ensure that identified individuals receive needed assistance and support services.
• Track treatment plan progress and trauma/risk status.
• Provide trauma-related education and preventative care.
• Provide immediate assistance to clients/families in crisis.
• Attend meetings and coordinate with community organizations.
• Complete intake, needs assessment and treatment planning.
• Attend multi-disciplinary team or community at-risk meetings.

Skills

Trauma experience

Child/adolescent trauma

Bilingual preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field

Job description

Supervised by:

Trauma Recovery Services Manager

CTGT Project Manager

Position Summary:

Participate in SAMSHA funded National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative (NCTSI) grant -- Centerstone Trauma and Grief Treatment (C-TGT) for Children, Adolescents, and Families.Provide trauma care case management services to children between ages 0-17 who have experienced trauma including neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse or other trauma-related stressors including traumatic grief of loss. Support caregivers in accessing necessary services for these children. Provide services at offices in the communities of Manatee, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties. Opportunity to participate in National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) monthly collaborative group meetings and product development.Requires at least one year of experience working with children, adolescents, and their families who have been exposed to trauma, Florida driver’s license, and license eligible. Bilingual preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide care management services for children, adolescents, and their families who have experienced or witnessed trauma.

Duties Include:

• Coordinate Referrals/linkages to meet individual or youth/family needs (e.g., social services, primary care, juvenile justice services, criminal justice system, employment) and provide follow-up services;
• Develop, maintain, and utilize community referral sources;
• Conduct project eligibility and co-occurring disorder screening;
• Provide referrals for ACA enrollment;
• Ensure that identified individuals receive needed assistance and support services;
• Track/support client treatment plan progress, trauma/risk status monitoring, and follow-up;
• Provide trauma-related education and facilitate preventative care;
• Provide immediate assistance to clients/families in crisis;
• Assist veterans/military families in navigating web portals for behavioral health and treatment support;
• Attend all meetings, maintain records, and coordinate/consult with community organizations.
• Complete intake, needs assessment and treatment planning.
• Attend multi-disciplinary team or community at risk meetings on behalf of clients.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field with at least two years’ experience in trauma.Bilingual preferred.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

Trained in individual trauma issues; experience in child/adolescent trauma preferred.Knowledge of the focus population, able to create a culture of respect, commitment to project goals.

Personal Qualities:

Must value cultural differences, work independently and/or as a member of a team, problem solve, and be genuinely interested in working with individuals who have experienced and are impacted by trauma.