Behavioral Health Case Manager
Lakeland, FL - USA
Job Summary
SIGN-ON BONUS of $500 is being offered!
$250 upon 90 day completion and $250 after completing twelve months! **
Full Time - $20.19 hour
Every Child. Every Dream. Every Future
At CHS we create spaces where every child and family is supported and has access to the opportunities they need to pursue their dreams. Together were building strong safe and stable homes for children. And were helping children throughout Florida realize their full potential.
Join our team and embark upon a career that changes lives including yours!
As aBehavioral Health Case Manager they assess client and family needs and coordinates provision of necessary services and/or treatment. Overall the Behavioral Health Case Managercontributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that keep CHS as the premier provider of child family and behavioral health support services.
Why Join CHS
- Mission-driven: We are building bridges to success.
- Your Experience Counts:We value the knowledge and insight you bring.
- Flexibility for Work-Life Balance: Fullâ and partâtime options.
- Supportive Environment:Work with a collaborative team that encourages connection.
- Professional Development:Access ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Great Compensation & Benefits:Comprehensive benefits generous PTO and holidays and a robust 403(b).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide case management services (information plan referral and linkages) as needed.
- Provide in-home services to clients.
- Complete required assessments.
- Assist and counsel clients by delineating alternatives identifying goals and providing needed information.
- Develop and maintain client records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (assessments service plans progress notes termination summaries etc.)
- Coordinate and advocate for services working with other professionals and para-professionals.
- Complete documentation needed to bill Medicaid.
What Were Looking For
Job Qualifications Experiences:
- Bachelors degree with a major in Counseling Social Work Psychology Criminal Justice Nursing Rehabilitation Special Education Health Education or a human services related field from an accredited university required.
- Florida Drivers License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle required.
Experience:
- With a major in a human services related field one year full time or equivalent experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children required.
- With a major in a non-human services related field three years full time or equivalent experience
- Successful completion of AHCA-approved mental health targeted case management training within three months of initially providing Medicaid services required
- Must successfully complete the Certified Case Manager Certification as specified required
Skills and Abilities:
- Planning organization and time management oral and written communication.
- Ability to work primarily MondayFriday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. with flexibility to work outside standard hours as needed to complete home visits or attend required activities.
- Interpersonal relationship building collaboration teamwork.
- Computer systems and MS Office including Word Excel and Outlook.
- Handle stressful sensitive situations; preserve confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Interact effectively with children/families from all backgrounds being sensitive to service populations cultural/socioeconomic characteristics.
- Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values.
Ready to bring your experience to the table Wed love to hear from you!
Reimagining whats possible for Floridas children.
Be the person who helps a child find hope a family find stability and a community grow stronger. Apply today and help us redefine what HOME means.
***The bonus will be paid in two installments with the first being after successful completion of your 90-day orientation period and the second installment being after your 12 months of service. This sign-on bonus is taxable; all regular payroll taxes will be the event that you leave CHS within 12 months of your date of hire you will be responsible for reimbursing CHS for the sign-on bonus at a pro-rated amount.
All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information visit .
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
At Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS), our mission has grown into a bold, statewide movement to address the root causes preventing children from reaching their full potential. Our Community Impact Model offers a cradle-to-career approach that brings education, healthcare, family ... View more