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Therapeutic Case Manager

Therapeutic Case Manager

Child Guidance & Family SolutionsAkron, OH, US
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Job Description

Job Description

THERAPEUTIC CASE MANAGER

Join our team and provide quality behavioral health care for children and families in Summit County!

There is a growing need for behavioral health services for our children and Child Guidance & Family Solutions is expanding to meet this need! We are looking for dedicated, compassionate people to provide mental and behavioral health support and wrap-around services to children, adolescents, and families through services delivered primarily in clients’ homes and in the community, including therapeutic behavioral services, community psychiatric supportive treatment, and therapeutic case management. The Therapeutic Case Manager helps to link families to additional community services, helps clients reinforce skills recommended by their therapist, and coordinates closely with other care team members, school personnel, court, and other external entities.

Responsibilities :

  • Provides TBS and CPST services in clients’ homes and in the community.
  • Identifies client needs and carries out referrals to both internal and external resources.
  • Provides education to parents / guardians and school personnel to effectively manage mental and behavioral concerns for client; assists parents / guardians with advocacy for client’s needs in school settings.
  • Coordinates and collaborates with primary therapist to modify treatment plans as needed to ensure clients are meeting individualized goals.
  • Maintains regular ongoing contact with parents / guardians; collaborates with client collaterals (teachers, probation officers, protective service workers, etc.) via telephone or community meetings when necessary.
  • Runs skills-based groups covering a variety of mental health related topics.
  • Provides transportation for clients when appropriate.

Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably in social services, required.
  • At least 3 years of experience providing case management or social services, OR an LSW with at least 1 year of internship experience in a social services setting is preferred.
  • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Agency policy.
  • Ability to think critically and utilize problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
  • Benefits :

  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time off – Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • For more than 80 years, Child Guidance & Family Solutions has been a nationally recognized leader providing innovative and effective mental health services for children, teens, adults and families. Our therapists meet clients where they are – in our offices, in pediatricians’ offices, in the home, at childcare centers, and on-site in elementary, middle and high schools.

    Apply now to be part of a team that truly cares and Make a Difference!

    Child Guidance & Family Solutions 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.

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