Youth Case Manager

Las Vegas, NV - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 21 - 25

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Under the direction of the clinical administrator the case manager assists the youth clinic psychiatric and therapy departments to ensure all youth clinic clients and their families receive continuity of care for all treatment needs. The youth case manager assesses clients case management needs and goals treatment plans with clients to address needs and goals refers and links clients to community services and resources reflective of plan and monitors service delivery and evaluates effectiveness of resource/service provisions.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please Note: UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers for any positions.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM (Actual hours may vary depending on business need)
12 Paid Holidays per year starting with your first day of employment
20 PTO days per year (Depending on Position)
3% 401 K Contribution even if you do not contribute
Medical Dental and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Engages clients to assess needs and strengths gathers data using intake packet and obtains release in order to obtain records and other information relevant to continuity of client care.

Develops individualized and client centered treatment plans by reviewing assessment and clients level of functioning.

Assists clients in developing measurable goals and objectives.

Assists the client in developing a plan to achieve and implement the objectives.

Reviews the treatment plan with clients at maximum of 3-month intervals.

Updates and changes to plan upon completion of objectives changes in needs or goals or lack of progress toward objectives.

Monitors service delivery and adherence to the treatment plan by providers and clients.

Monitors and attends the youth medication clinic appointments to ensure that all youth

psychiatric providers have case management assistance as needed.

Maintains a current list of all youth receiving psychiatric and therapy services from the youth clinic to monitor for treatment needs refers to internal departments and community agencies

as necessary.

Meets monthly with each therapy provider to identify any gaps in therapy services for all current and open youth clinic clients.

Documents implementation of plans using appropriate services location and time interval codes. Under supervision records Case Management activities in a manner required by the

agency for both clinical and billing purposes.

Maintains electronic case file in a manner prescribed by the agency.

Maintain productivity standards as specified by the department.

Obtains medical psychotherapeutic and psychiatric treatment when needed.

Maintains benefits and entitlements and coordinates transportation when necessary.

Provides client advocacy in navigating access to needed services and in community settings.

Responds to message communications from clients and community members in a timely manner.

Timely handling of client mail applications re-certifications and redeterminations and reports.

Completes any duties and special assignments as requested.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in a health related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
Licensed as a social worker (any level) RN or counselor preferred. License must be maintained.

QUALIFICATIONS

Four (4) years relevant professional experience
Maintains auto insurance as acceptable by minimum standards; in addition names Mojave as an additional insured/interested party and maintains business use on policy during the course of employment
Automobile in good working condition in order to transport clients if needed
Current and valid drivers license
In accordance with the conditional offer of employment individuals must pass a drug screen and background investigation.
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

PYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May include standing sitting and/or walking for extended periods
May include performing repetitive tasks
May include working on a special schedule (i.e. evenings and weekends with clients)
May include working with challenging patients and clients

UNLV Health will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race color gender age national origin ancestry religion physical or intellectual disability marital status parental status sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

If you have any questions about our interview and hiring procedures please contact Recruitment at

Required Experience:

Manager

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please Note: UNLV Health does not provide employment sponsorships or sponsorship transfers for any positions.

ADVANTAGES OF WORKING FOR UNLV HEALTH

Clinic Hours are Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM (Actual hours may vary depending on business need)
12 Paid Holidays per year starting with your first day of employment
20 PTO days per year (Depending on Position)
3% 401 K Contribution even if you do not contribute
Medical Dental and Vision benefits that start the first of the month following your start date