What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Youth Case Manager position at The Extra Mile?
Job Description
Job Description
Description- Work with families receiving behavioral health services to provide time limited case management, educational and advocacy services to families with children who have been identified and referred by Acadiana Area of Human Services District.
Job Duties (include but not limited to)
Complete a comprehensive needs assessment on families, work collaboratively with AAHSD to develop service plans, and work with families in home and school settings .
Link clients to community resources
Attend clinical supervision / consultation
Be proficient and timely in all agency and program documentation, including client files
Education-
B.A. in mental health related field OR
B.A. in non-related field and pursuing graduate degree in mental health related in AND has at least 2 courses successfully completed
High School degree plus four years experience providing direct services in mental health setting
Skills / Experience
MUST POSSESS strong listening skills!!
Compassionate
Open minded / nonjudgmental
Organized
Case management or direct service work experience preferred
Must know basic computer skills (Word, Excel)
Must be able to see the best in people
Belief in change
Belief in the value of families, however they look