Case Manager I

SAFY is seeking a full time Outpatient Case Manager for our Lima Behavioral Health division in Allen County.

As an Outpatient Case Manager, you will be responsible for providing services to clients referred into the outpatient mental health program. The scope of services provided by this position utilizes a broad array of intervention techniques required to effectively address client needs.

 Who We Are 

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive. 

 What You’ll Do 

• Provide behavior management, social competency, problem identification and resolution, effective communication, self-sufficiency, and life goals to youth, families and individuals in service.
• Direct counseling and/or teaching services to assigned individuals and families utilizing a broad array of intervention techniques required to effectively address client needs.
• Provide parent education training and psychosocial interventions.
• Provide intervention techniques in the outpatient mental health program including behavior management, crisis management, social connection, resource support, and separation. These services are provided through in-home, video-conferencing and over the phone interactions, teaching, and guidance.
• Responsible for completion and accuracy of assessments identified (i.e., Risk Assessment, and Suicide/Homicidal Assessment).
• Work as a member of a team to develop, assign, and implement services to children and families with quarterly treatment plans and safety plans including explicit goals.
• Must meet weekly utilization standards as required by supervisor.
• Monitor and document treatment plan outcomes on a quarterly basis.
• Report via appropriate documentation all special incidents directly to the supervisor as well as referring agencies as defined in the contract/agreement.
• Timely completion of recorded services and progress notes.
• Participate in the 24-hour crisis intervention as assigned.
• Assist families in identifying and using community resources to successfully meet their needs. Maintain accurate up-to-date documentation as required.
• Establish contact and maintain professional communications with referral sources as required by program design.

Other:

• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of SAFY staff by participating in joint meetings, and problem identification and resolution.
• Establish and maintain a supportive and positive working relationship with youth, foster parents, referring agencies, and other SAFY stake holders.
• Attend relevant in-house and external seminars, trainings, conferences and workshops to develop and enhance knowledge in the designated area as well as achieve relevant education hours per year to enhance professional and job-related skills.
• Attends required meetings within division, and central office (team and/or community partners).
• Participate in assigned committees and chairs if so appointed. If appointed, maintains liaisons with state and national organizations.
• Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss issues and performance.
• Submit weekly/monthly/quarterly reports to immediate supervisor.
• Sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences of staff, SAFY youth, foster parents, referral sources and the public.
• May be on call 24 hours or on a rotating basis to address crisis with clients.

 What You Bring 

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level.

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child and family studies, or other approved related field of human services.
• LSW, LPC or license eligible preferred.
• Three years of relevant experience with above listed degrees, experience in child welfare preferred, OR relevant experience in working with children in general.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

  What We Offer 

• Targeted hiring range: $44,000 to $53,000
  • Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education and licensure of candidate, location of the position, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings account options to meet your needs
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• 10 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays per year, generous sick & vacation time and an additional day off for your birthday
• All regular full and part time staff are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
• CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
• On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon
• Gain leadership skills, develop your clinical expertise, or earn CEUs with access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
• Free Financial Advisor Services
• Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
• Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
• Leave donation program
• Adoption Assistance 
• Mileage reimbursement
• Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend

SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.