As Case Manager provides evaluation, consultation and intervention with youth and families. Also participates in conducting psychosocial programming with this population as part of a clinical team composed of Juvenile Probation, Mental Health staff, school personnel and other community providers in an effort to meet therapeutic goals and reduce the recidivism of high-risk youth within the Juvenile Justice System.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED::

• Works with youth and their families in mental health, home or office settings.
• Provides case management and some skills training with children and families.
• Makes assessment and psychosocial evaluations and recommendations.
• Refers families of clients to appropriate social welfare and health agencies to obtain assistance.
• Performs Related Work as Required.

Experience and Training::
One year of case management experience Preferred:.
Must have current valid driver’s license and current and continued proof of liability insurance.
Bilingual Preferred:

Education::
Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES::

• Knowledge of emotional problems and treatment approaches.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Good work habits and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with computer operation for clinical documentation.
• Must have level of general health permitting stooping, bending, climbing stairs and participating in moderately active recreational activities as well as lift up to 30lbs.
• Physical ability to perform CPR and PMAB skills.
• Must have and maintain a level of general health which permits the performance of job duties.
• Must have great written/verbal communication skills.
• Travel locally 50% Regionally 5% and transport clients.
• Ability to reduce recidivism.

Position:726

Hours:: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm with possible variations

Salary:: $45,000-$52,965 DOQ

Heart of Texas Region Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Benefits:

Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
**Certain Requirements Apply**:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full time employment: