High Needs Case Manager (West Valley)

Overview

High Needs Case Manager: JFCS is seeking compassionate professionals to assist children receiving behavioral-health services on their path to a more self-sufficient lifestyle and/or family reunification.  The High Needs Case Manager will also provide guidance and ongoing support to the families/caregivers of the youth receiving services.

Responsibilities

• Provides High Needs Case Management services to children enrolled in the behavioral-health system.
• Provides weekly contact with assigned clients, which includes home/community visits, attending medication checks, etc.
• Assists youth in navigating discharge from hospitals, in finding intensive services as clinically-indicated, and working to decrease behaviors to improve stability in the home & community.
• Coordinates services and collaborates with other involved agencies, such as Department of Child Safety (DCS), Probation/Parole Departments, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), schools, and other providers.
• Coordinates and facilitates Child & Family Team (CFT) Meetings.
• Completes referrals, prior authorizations, and other paperwork required by the health plans to enroll clients in services.
• Collaborates with clinical team to ensure that Integrated Service Plans, CFT Meeting notes, and all required paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required and 4 years of Behavioral Health experience.
• A.A. Degree and two years of Behavioral Health experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.

Additional qualifications:

• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card without Restriction(s).
• Meet Agency requirements for MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) report.
• Reliable transportation.
• AZ driver’s license.
• AZ auto insurance.

About JFCS: Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley. Benefits of Working with JFCS:

• Lucrative Performance Bonuses each quarter of the year, in addition to normal salary.
• Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
• Bonus Programs for both full-time and part-time employees.
• FREE Primary HealthCare add-on plan for all employees and every member of their household. This includes free virtual doctor's visits, physicals, lab tests, x-rays, vaccinations, prescriptions, and telehealth.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) Pay Differential.
• Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Flexibility for many positions.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match.
• We offer tuition and clinical license reimbursement.
• Numerous professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Generous paid time off / sick time allocations.
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
• Wellness Coaching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.