Targeted Case Manager (Youth Residential)

Job Description:

Job Title: Targeted Case Manager (Youth Residential)
Location: Nixa, Missouri
Department: Youth Residential
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Summary:

Join our dedicated team and make a profound impact on the lives of youth in need. As a Targeted Case Manager within our Youth Residential program, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the well-being and progress of the young individuals under our care. Your compassion, coordination skills, and commitment to ensuring their basic and treatment needs are met will be instrumental in guiding them towards a brighter future.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advocate and liaison, seamlessly coordinating services with various agencies and educational institutions to provide a comprehensive support system for our youth. Your ability to effectively communicate and collaborate will be crucial in ensuring their educational, therapeutic, and aftercare needs are addressed holistically.

Beyond the rewarding nature of your work, you'll find yourself immersed in the vibrant community of Nixa, Missouri, a welcoming town that offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and convenient amenities. With its excellent schools, parks, and recreational activities, Nixa provides an ideal environment for personal and professional growth.

The Targeted Case Manager (Youth Residential) position offers...

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• Employee Assistance Program -- 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• Premier Training - Encompassing initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere.
• Professional Growth Pathways - Abundant prospects for upward mobility and advancement, fostered by a promotion-from-within philosophy
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate resident placement needs and maintain effective communication with all involved parties
• Complete required intake paperwork for youth within the specified timeline
• Maintain accurate and timely records, and bill indirect client contacts weekly
• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate school and vocational matters for residents
• Schedule review meetings for all youth, complete review paperwork, and obtain necessary signatures
• Transport and participate in youth court appointments and evaluations
• Arrange and schedule youth visits and passes, communicating with relevant parties
• Coordinate discharge planning and make appropriate referrals for support services
• Attend meetings as requested, participate in team meetings, provide crisis management services, and obtain required staff training hours

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field is required
• Experience working with children and adolescents is preferred
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Chauffeurs license (Class E)

Required License/Certification (one of the following):

• Chauffeurs license (Class E)

Additional Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in record-keeping and documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively with various agencies and educational institutions
• Compassionate and patient approach when working with youth
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.