Case Manager - Early Childhood

About Valle del Sol Join Valle del Sol in our commitment to providing quality, culturally sensitive integrated primary care and behavioral health services to adults, children, and adolescents in need. Valle del Sol offers a diverse work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and the opportunity for training and advancement. Job Description: The Case Manager - Early Childhood holds a key role in the treatment of children, ages 0-5 years old. The Case Manager - Early Childhood is a hands‑on position, serving as an advocate and collaborator to ensure the developmental, academic, and social/emotional needs of very young children are addressed. This individual supports their patients in accessing the resources or tools needed to reach specified goals relating to behavior modification, parent education, and/or resource acquisition. The Case Manager - Early Childhood understands the value and challenges in navigating the systems of care available to our community, specifically as it relates to Birth To Five supportive services. This individual may work closely with the Department of Child Safety and will include the completion of a protracted assessment to inform goals and treatment planning for the child and caregivers involved. Very young children involved in behavioral health services are considered a high risk category and qualify for high needs case management under Mercy Care standards. The Case Manager - Early Childhood will complete clinical assessments and gather information about social/emotional needs, trauma history and other concerns. The Case Manager - Early Childhood will receive specific training as it pertains to the birth to five demographic, including the utilization of developmental screeners, parent-child observational assessments, and evidence-based intervention models to ensure that the services provided are best practice for the patient. Services may be provided in office, in the home, in the school or in the community, as well as virtually. The Case Manager - Early Childhood may have up to 45 active patients on their caseloads. Salary: $43,680/annual Job Qualifications: Behavioral Health Technician II (BHT II) o 18 Years of age or older; and o Bachelor’s or master’s degree in behavioral health (B.H.) related field; or o Clinical Intern in bachelor’s or master’s degree behavioral health program in good standing; or o Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a non-BH related field AND 1 year of BH work experience; or o Associate degree AND 2 years of BH work experience; or o High School diploma and 4 years of experience in a BH setting (1 year must be direct patient contact). If the applicant has less than four years and/or at least one year of direct care experience, Director approval will be required during the hiring and credentialing process. Must have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide the behavioral health services that the agency is authorized to provide and to meet the unique needs of consumer populations served by the agency, including children and meet requirements Behavioral Health Technician II (BHTII). Must be credentialed BHTII upon hire. Must be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding of human behavior and counseling theories. Must have exceptional skills in communication (written and verbal) and able to execute conflict resolution. Ability to develop routine reports and correspondence. Strong verbal, written, and communications skills Knowledge of Windows environment and/or Electronic Health Records Systems. Ability to provide culturally sensitive services Must have or able to obtain valid Fingerprint Clearance Card. Must possess reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance. Must maintain current BLS certification TB Screening Record and PPD/QuantiFERON/Chest x-ray as applicable upon hire Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid Life Insurance Paid Disability Insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Employee discount Professional development assistance Referral program Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Valle del Sol is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position or to participate in the interview process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr valle-del-sol