Youth Behavioral Health Case Manager – Community-Based

ELIZABETH LAYTON CENTER, INC.; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

A comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Wellness resources to support yourwell

A collaborative, supportive team

Ongoing opportunities for professional

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

The Elizabeth Layton Center in Paola, KS is seeking 2 qualified Children's Case Managers to join our Community Based Services team. You will provide case management and therapeutic services to youth with severe emotional disturbance, coordinating with families and school and community resources.

This role emphasizes home, school, and community-based work, with occasional center visits, driving responsibilities, and collaboration with CBS Coordinator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience to meet State of Kansas licensing regulations.
• Familiarity with mental health theory and practice.
• Clean driving record.
• Incumbent must pass a security check as required by Medicaid Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Participates in treatment planning based on best practice theories and applies interventions.
• Development of personal plan/goal sheet in conjunction with consumer's needs.
• Obtains location and the process of acquiring resources; coordinates with area agencies.
• Direct involvement in planning and advocacy in areas of Education/Vocation, Residential, Financial, Health, Leisure, and Social Supports.
• Education to family in symptomatology, awareness of relapse indicators and handling of crisis.
• Assists in collection of program data and provides reports as necessary to immediate supervisor.
• Meets direct service expectations of 47% of time worked.
• Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by supervisor or designee.
• Complies with ELC policies and procedures.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Elizabeth Layton Center in Paola, KS is seeking 2 qualified Children's Case Managers to join our Community Based Services team. You will provide case management and therapeutic services to youth with severe emotional disturbance, coordinating with families and school and community resources.

This role emphasizes home, school, and community-based work, with occasional center visits, driving responsibilities, and collaboration with CBS Coordinator.