Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $48,000-$55,000/Yr

Case Manager Youth Behavioral Health
Location: Okeechobee, FL
Job Type: Full-Time | MondayFriday
Pay: $48,000-$55,000 based on experience
Schedule: Primarily weekdays with flexibility for program needs

About Youth Opportunity & Everglades Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, Florida, is a secure 60-bed Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, providing trauma-informed mental health and substance abuse treatment. The program combines clinical therapy, education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training. Youth typically remain in care based on individualized treatment outcomes, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; victim impact awareness; vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units and licensed dietitian-managed meals support emotional stabilization and community reintegration.

Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
Free RX delivery on most medications
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Supportive, mission-driven work environment

About the Role
As a Case Manager, you will work under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional to deliver case management services for youth in care. You will coordinate treatment activities, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and help youth and families prepare for successful reintegration into their communities.

Key Responsibilities
Provide case management services, including communication with youth, families, and Juvenile Probation Officers
Complete or coordinate required mental health and substance abuse assessments
Develop and update treatment plans, aftercare plans, performance summaries, and discharge summaries
Support data collection for post-release tracking and outcomes
Serve as liaison between the program, DJJ, families, and external agencies
Prepare families for visitation, home leave, aftercare, and group/family meetings
Connect youth and families to appropriate community resources
Participate in internal audits and reviews to ensure policy compliance

Qualifications

Required:
Bachelors degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services field
Valid drivers license and ability to pass background checks
Emotionally and physically able to engage in youth activities and program duties

Preferred:
Two years of experience working with youth with emotional or substance use challenges
Experience in juvenile justice, Medicaid-funded environments, or group facilitation
Familiarity with treatment planning, case documentation, and family engagement strategies

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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.