Youth Services Case Manager: Crisis Intervention & Advocacy

Camber Mental Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) with Company Match

Retirement savings plan with company (

Job summary

KVC Missouri – Children’s Emergency Shelter/Ozark Family Resource Center in Springfield, MO is seeking a Case Manager. The role focuses on advocating for youth, coordinating services, documenting needs, and ensuring access to required resources aligned with treatment plans.

The Case Manager will maintain strong communication with families and partner agencies, coordinate transportation and school-related tasks, and support transitions for new clients to ensure continuity of care and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or related field.
• Able to obtain a class E driver's license and meet driving insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Engage in crisis intervention with youth.
• Arrange transportation to community appointments.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and their families.
• Conduct weekly meetings with youth and document interactions with agencies and parents.
• Coordinate scheduling for treatment and staffing reviews.
• Prepare information for psychiatric medication evaluations.
• Manage school enrollment and transitions.
• Meet with parents, caseworkers, and guardians for new admissions to complete paperwork and assessments.
• Ensure smooth transitions to the cottage for new clients.
• Organize and deliver all required documentation, medications, and personal belongings upon discharge.
• Contribute to the overall well-being of clients and support the mission of KVC Missouri.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case coordination

Communication with families

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science

Job description

KVC Missouri – Children’s Emergency Shelter/Ozark Family Resource Center in Springfield, MO is seeking a Case Manager. The role focuses on advocating for youth, coordinating services, documenting needs, and ensuring access to required resources aligned with treatment plans.

The Case Manager will maintain strong communication with families and partner agencies, coordinate transportation and school-related tasks, and support transitions for new clients to ensure continuity of care and safety.