Community-Based Therapist / Case Manager INTERNAL

Purpose Statement

The Community-Based Therapist/Case Manager provides Case Management services, In-Home Therapy services, and Group Skills services to separate caseloads of clients. Case management services assist an identified client with severe emotional disturbance and their family connect to required community support services. These might include mental health, social, educational, health, vocational, recreational services, in addition to related services such as transportation and legal services. Case management includes assistance in obtaining a comprehensive diagnostic assessment (if not already obtained), ongoing functional assessments, ongoing goal plans, and coordination of care with other agencies. In-Home Therapy in this role includes individual and family therapy work using a variety of modalities to help clients identify and make progress toward mental health goals. Group Therapy in this role includes children's therapeutic and skills groups facilitating mutual support, therapeutic processing, and development of social, communication, and cognitive behavioral skills. All Youable providers utilize a strengths-based perspective rooted in the belief all people are capable of living emotionally healthy lives.

Essential Functions

• Carry an average minimum of active Case Management clients, In-Home Therapy clients, and group clients appropriate to track
• Develop effective relationships with clients and their families
• Use culturally competent, evidence-based practices, reflecting the integrity of Youable's strengths-based perspective.
• Complete an average minimum of 2 Diagnostic Assessments per month.
• Ensure that all documentation including client health records, payer authorizations, and outcome reporting is done within the required time frame and in accordance with organizational, DHS, insurance, and county guidelines.
• Organize and manage a personal schedule of home and community visits related to synchronous agency meetings.
• Participate in both initial and ongoing training necessary to support current best practices.
• Attend consultation, team, and other meetings as directed by the supervisor or by organization policy.
• Follow and enforce all organization policies and procedures.
• Evidence outcomes that show risk factors have decreased and growth has occurred or is in progress.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master's degree in psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or related field with appropriate licensure as required.
• Experience completing diagnostic assessments and treatment plans preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a variety of basic computer programs and data entry systems.
• General knowledge and understanding of case management services.
• Awareness of evidence-based therapeutic modalities and mental health resources.
• Capacity for cultural humility in interacting with people unlike yourself.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify strengths in individuals and systems, and positively motivate others.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems independently with both clients and professionals within the community.
• Adaptability and creative problem solving for work in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment that may include crisis management.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Regular local travel throughout the metro area.
• Must have a valid driver's license, working vehicle, and auto insurance.
• Visits and services provided in various environments, including in-home, in the community, and schools.
• Availability to work up to two evenings per week.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

The employer reserves the right to change or add duties to this position as long as the changes and/or additions are consistent with those of the job title.

Full-Time Benefits include:

• Employee and family health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Work/Life Balance with generous paid time off
• Term Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability plans
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching
• Healthy lifestyle incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salaried position (consistent bi-weekly salary)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Regular continuing education and training opportunities
• Professional development scholarship opportunities

We request that applicants submit a cover letter with their resume. The two items should be included in your application as one PDF document.

Professionals of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Youable does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, place of residence, political affiliation, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other class protected by local, state, or federal law. Headway provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. This position is full time, 40 hours per week year-round. Youable is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace.