Clinical Case Manager - Child Placement

Job Description

Job Description

The Family Bridge Clinical Case Manager / Child Placement Specialist serves as a professional child welfare practitioner responsible for applying advanced knowledge of social work, child development, family systems, trauma-informed care, and permanency planning in the assessment, placement, and ongoing support of children served through Cal Farley’s Child Placing Agency. The position independently evaluates complex family and child circumstances, conducts professional assessments, develops service recommendations, and exercises professional discretion and judgment in matters affecting child safety, well-being, and placement stability.

The Clinical Case Manager provides consultation to support families, kinship caregivers, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams regarding child welfare practices, placement planning, risk assessment, behavioral interventions, and service coordination. The position is responsible for making professional recommendations regarding placement appropriateness, family functioning, support service needs, and permanency outcomes while ensuring compliance with applicable licensing standards, Texas Administrative Code requirements, and accreditation standards.

• Conduct clinical, psychosocial, and placement assessments of children, families, and caregivers to determine service and placement needs.
• Develop and implement case plans, placement recommendations, and intervention strategies that promote child safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Manage child placement referrals, coordinate placement matches, and facilitate timely placement of children in support, foster, kinship, or adoptive homes.
• Provide ongoing case management, support, advocacy, and crisis intervention services to children, families, and caregivers.
• Monitor placement stability, family functioning, and child progress; identify risks and recommend appropriate supports and services.
• Collaborate with families, schools, medical providers, community partners, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate services and achieve positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with child welfare regulations, licensing standards, accreditation requirements, and agency policies through ongoing monitoring and documentation.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case records, assessments, reports, and professional recommendations.
• Provide consultation, training, and guidance to caregivers, staff, and community partners on child welfare, trauma-informed care, and placement best practices.
• Participate in staffing meetings, case reviews, quality assurance activities, and other initiatives supporting organizational goals and service excellence.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college or university is required; a master’s degree in social work or a related field is preferred.

2. A minimum of 1 year of full-time documented work experience in a child placing agency is preferred.

3. Professional licensure preferred, including LMSW, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or other recognized behavioral health credentials.

4. 2+ years of experience working with children in in-home or out-of-home placements is required.

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and client documentation systems is required.

6. Advanced knowledge of child welfare principles, family systems, trauma-informed care, child development, permanency planning, and behavioral health concepts is preferred.

7. Experience working with foster or kinship families, schools, medical providers, and multidisciplinary child welfare teams is preferred.

8. Fluency in English is required; fluency in Spanish is preferred.

9. Must be at least 21 years of age.

10. Must be eligible to work in the United States.

11. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

12. Must be available for occasional travel.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Roth 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program

Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.