Mental Health Case Manager

The Mental Health Case Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive case management to identified clients and their families. The MHCM will work closely with families and Child & Family Services staff to stabilize them and connect them to longer term support. The CSW may provide some short-term services to individual children as needed.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We offer:

• Casual work environment
• 4 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5000 per year.
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Career advancement and professional development
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
• Great co-workers and a great mission, supportive environment with an outstanding Community Action Agency

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with identified families experiencing homelessness, domestic violence, severe mental illness, or other crisis to connect them to resources. Provide on-going clinical support as needed and maintain regular communication until family stabilizes.
• Make referrals for Early Learning, Family Child Care and School Age families whose members need outpatient therapy and CBHI services. Maintain contact with the referral sources in order to support the family's connection to them.
• Coordinate with team members across programs and divisions to provide wrap around care for the family. Organize and facilitate focused case management as needed.
• Coordinate and communicate with external agencies and supports to ensure follow up and positive support for individual families.
• Provide information and support related to Early Learning staff regarding mental health, substance abuse or other issues as needed.
• Work with Parent Engagement and BHC staff to develop and co-facilitate evidence-based groups such as Nurturing Families, Circle of Security Parent groups, or other options.
• Develop and/or facilitate reflective and/or communities of practice for educators, staff or families as needed.
• Participate in Behavioral Health Center meetings and clinical supervision.
• Attend case management meetings for individual families as needed.
• Offer individual consultation to teachers, group leaders, family service workers, child development specialists and other staff providing childcare and education.
• Offer individual short term services as needed to children ages 4-13 in CFS programs.
• Complete clinical documentation in appropriate software. Manage confidential information within protocol.
• Maintain accurate case records by documenting all services rendered including up to date case notes, telephone contact logs and referrals. Enter required data into the agency databases with reporting as required.
• Provide emergency response management to address any crises or safety issues that may arise.
• Uphold the values of CTI - Equity, Integrity, Compassion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years Experience with children and families in a clinical social work capacity.

Experience in a school or childcare setting and/or with children under age 5 is a plus.

Attained licensure as an LCSW, LICSW, or LCMH is required

Masters in Social Work, Counseling is required

Desire to work with low income, culturally diverse, and at-risk families and individuals.

Excellent customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.

Excellent crisis management skills.

Able to pass EEC Background check which includes fingerprinting

Must be able to show recent physical and MMR immunity

Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality of information.

Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Khmer, English/Portuguese) preferred

If you are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others, we encourage to apply. Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 600 employees dedicated to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for low-income individuals and families.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Vets/Disabled

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative, outcome focused team in an organization committed to excellence.