Care Management Clinician

Overview Provides care management services for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), utilizing specialized clinical knowledge to support assessment, advocacy, treatment recommendations, and care coordination. Collaborates with children, families, providers, schools, and community resources to ensure access to appropriate services and supports. Works with interdisciplinary teams and child‑serving systems to promote continuity of care, positive outcomes, and overall well‑being. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines. Job Description Summary Provides case management procedures, therapeutic interventions and clinical care coordination for children, adolescents and their families. Essential Functions Conducts assessments of patients' mental health needs and develops individualized care plans. Monitors patients' progress and adjusts care plans as needed. Coordinates client care with other service providers and collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. Coordinates available NCH and community resources to enhance client care. Provides education to patients, families, and care teams about mental health conditions and treatment options. Performs brief therapeutic interventions and counseling. Completes clinical charting and other related administrative paperwork in accordance with policy standards. Participates in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Education Requirement Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapy, required. Licensure Requirement Appropriate Ohio licensure, required. Must remain current in required licensure and clinical or other training as required. Independent license or satisfactory progress toward independent licensure, required. Certifications (not specified) Skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, families, peers and community representatives. Experience Experienceproviding and managing behavioral healthcare to children, adolescent and families, required. Physical Requirements OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing FREQUENTLY: Color vision, Depth perception, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Walking CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above Talking on phone/in person Constantly (67-100%) EOE M/F/Disability/Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc