Case Manager I - Childrens Congregate Care

Job description

Overview The Case Manager is a vital member of a multi-disciplinary team that works to improve mental health functioning of youth in residential programs at YOU, Inc. The Case Manager will be responsible for providing direct care and case management services including service coordination, resource development, and supporting treatment plan implantation and aftercare follow-up, as well as working in ratio as needed depending on census. The Case Manager should attend to risk issues, documentation of care, timeliness of documentation, professionalism, caseload expectations, and administrative issues related to providing services. Responsibilities: - The Residential Case Manager will provide support and case management to youth in an acute or congregate care residential placement. Case Managers will work to ensure that the goals of a safe and stable discharge are met through:o Supporting the implementation of service plans,o Connecting to resources and natural supports,o Participating in team meetings as needed,o Coordinating and following-up on aftercare of discharged clientso Communicating pertinent information effectively and in a timely manner,o Responding to crises by obtaining a...