Case Manager - Children's Services
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
WHO WE ARE…
Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic.
For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…
Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.
Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.
Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.
Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.
WHAT WE OFFER…
- Excellent Health and Dental Insurance.
- Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly.
- Up to 11 Paid Holidays.
- Retirement program through Mutual of America.
- Additional supplemental insurance programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Employer paid life insurance.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …
We are seeking an experienced Case Manager to join our High Acuity Children’s Services team. The Case Manager is responsible for actively engaging and collaborating with clients and their families/guardians to reduce barriers to achieving positive outcomes in critical areas of life. This crucial role will provide community, home, and office-based clinical case management services to children with psychiatric illnesses.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide community, home, and office-based case management services to children and their families.
- Participate in daily team meetings to review client visits, concerns, and coordinate care.
- Co-facilitate family sessions and collaborate on clinical recovery goals with families.
- Work toward stabilizing and maintaining children in their homes and communities.
- Develop strength-based comprehensive assessments and recovery plans.
- Apply evidence-based practice concepts to aid clients in understanding and managing their symptoms.
- Maintain family and collateral contacts to ensure quality, client-centered services.
- Assess and involve natural supports in recovery planning and discharge processes.
- Provide primary case management, and crisis intervention support as indicated, collaborating closely with assigned clinicians during crises.
- Demonstrate competency in child development, substance use, and provide trauma-sensitive and culturally competent care.
- Utilize Electronic Health Records (EHR) to document all services, client and collateral contacts, and appointments.
- Attend all agency-required meetings and agency trainings.
- Participate in individual and/or group supervision for therapeutic and problem-solving techniques.
Requirements:
WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the Human Services field, children’s experience preferred.
- Associate Degree in a related Human Services field required, Bachelor Degree preferred.
- Exceptional verbal and writing skills with the ability to communicate with audiences across all levels.
- Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area.
APPLY NOW
Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources:
Human Resources
Newport Mental Health
42 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Tel: 401-846-1213
Fax: 401-324-6251
Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.