High Needs Case Manager (West Phoenix)

Overview

High Needs Case Manager: JFCS is seeking a compassionate professional to work with children receiving behavioral-health services as they progress on the path to a more self-sufficient lifestyle and potential family reunification. The High Needs Case Manager also provides guidance and ongoing support to the families/caregivers of the youth receiving services.

Responsibilities

• Provides High Needs Case Management services to children enrolled in the behavioral-health system. Included in the scope of services is weekly contact with clients, home/community visits, attending medication checks, etc.
• Assists youth in navigating discharge from hospitals, in finding intensive services as clinically-indicated, and working to decrease behaviors to improve stability in the home and community.
• Completes referrals, prior authorizations, and other paperwork required by the health plans to enroll clients in services that are clinically-indicated.
• Responsible for coordinating and facilitating Child and Family Team (CFT) Meetings.
• Collaborates with clinical team to ensure that Integrated Service Plans, Child and Family Team (CFT) Meetings, CASII/ECSII, and other required paperwork is completed accurately and remains current.
• Collaborates, and coordinates services, with other involved agencies, such as Department of Child Safety (DCS), Probation/Parole Departments, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), schools, and other providers.
• Works effectively within the Arizona Recovery Model as outlined by the 12 principles, including: Accessible services, Best practices, Collaboration with families, Collaboration with others, Connection to natural supports, Functional outcomes, Independence, Most appropriate setting, Respect for the child and/or family's unique cultural heritage, Services tailored to the family, Stability, and Timeliness.

Pay-range: $21.00-$23.00/hour

Qualifications

-Must meet one of the following education/experience requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required and 4 years of Behavioral Health experience
• A.A. Degree and two years of Behavioral Health experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology or related field.

-Additional qualifications:

• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card without Restriction(s)
• Meet Agency requirements for MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) report
• Reliable transportation
• AZ driver’s license
• AZ auto insurance

Benefits of Working with JFCS:

• Potential Performance Bonuses Each Quarter, in addition to normal salary.
• Lucrative Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
• Bilingual Salary Differential (Spanish-Englisht)
• Tuition and clinical license reimbursement.
• Numerous professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Clinical Supervision for Independent Licensure
• Generous paid time off / sick time allocations
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, & dental. Plan choices include PPO, HAS, FSA. Optional STD, LTD, AD&D Life Insurance, as well as Pet Insurance.
• Wellness Coaching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.