Children's Mental Health Targeted Case Manager

Job Title: Childrens Mental Health Targeted Case Manager (CMH-TCM)

Reports To: Childrens Community Program Supervisor

Job Status: Part-time

Job Location: Community In Office

About RWC:

At Roots Wellness Center we treat co-occurring disorders through the lens of social justice. We believe that for many chronic social Injustice fuels the cycle of illness addiction and pain.

Come and work for a company that is at the forefront of social justice with a commitment to addressing racial and socioeconomic disparities in behavioral healthcare. We are on a mission to provide marginalized individuals and families with excellent clinical care and close the gap within marginalized communities.

Summary:

The Childrens Mental Health Targeted Case Manager provides strengths-based culturally responsive case-management services to children and youth diagnosed with a Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED). The role supports families in accessing mental health educational medical social and community resources. This position focuses on building stability at home school and in the community through assessment coordination advocacy and ongoing monitoring.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry a caseload of 7-8 children/families
• Conduct initial and ongoing functional assessments for children with SED.
• Review diagnostic assessments and gather relevant background information.
• Determine program eligibility and complete all intake paperwork and releases.

• Develop an Individual Family Community Support Plan (IFCSP) within regulatory timelines.
• Identify mental health developmental educational social and environmental needs.
• Collaborate with the child family and treatment providers to establish measurable goals.

• Connect families to appropriate services including therapy psychiatry skills work educational supports (IEP/504) social services housing supports and community programs.
• Facilitate communication between the family school county and other providers.
• Support families navigating system complexities (insurance benefits school meetings etc.).

• Maintain regular contact with clients (often monthly minimum) through home school office or community visits.
• Track progress toward goals and adjust service plans as needed.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the treatment plan and state guidelines.
• Advocate for the childs needs within schools healthcare systems and community settings.

• Support families in understanding their rights and accessing culturally responsive services.

• Assist with crisis planning and connect families to crisis resources when needed.
• Support transitions such as hospital discharge residential treatment return or placement changes.

• Maintain accurate and timely case notes assessments IFCSPs and billing documentation.
• Meet all state county and agency requirements for CMH-TCM services.
• Participate in team meetings case consultations and required training.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Spanish speaking preferred.
• Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science Social Work Psychology Sociology or a related field.
• Experience working with children or youth with mental health or behavioral needs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across systems.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation for community-based work.
• Ability to work with diverse families and maintain professional boundaries.

• Experience with electronic health records or case-management documentation.
• Bilingual or lived experience supporting underrepresented communities.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Combination of office home school and community-based visits.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate family availability (some evenings may be required).
• Requires independent work time management and ability to respond to crises.

Required Experience:

Manager