Youth Transition Case Manager

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

EAP

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Thresholds is seeking a Case Manager for its Youth Transitional Living program in Chicago to provide wraparound support to youth and young adults aged 17–24 facing mental health challenges.

You will coordinate treatment, develop individualized service plans, facilitate services with schools, medical providers, families, and support networks, and coach youth one-on-one to build skills for adulthood.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree preferred
• LSW/LPC/LCSW/LCPC licensure preferred
• Must have access to a personal vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Experience with youth or young adults preferred
• Ability to obtain liability car insurance

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements Thresholds Care Plans with the transition team and families
• Provides direct service including assessment, case management, group support, crisis intervention and transition coordination
• Participates in crisis intervention per Therapeutic Crisis Intervention standards and supervises physical management when necessary
• Attends court appearances, DCFS meetings, and related proceedings; maintains proper safeguarding and reporting
• Completes Medicaid compliant service notes and required reports in a timely fashion

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Assessment & planning

Documentation

Service coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling

LSW/LPC/LCSW/LCPC licensure

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Personal vehicle access

Job description

Thresholds is seeking a Case Manager for its Youth Transitional Living program in Chicago to provide wraparound support to youth and young adults aged 17–24 facing mental health challenges.

You will coordinate treatment, develop individualized service plans, facilitate services with schools, medical providers, families, and support networks, and coach youth one-on-one to build skills for adulthood.