Behavioral Health Case Management Manager jobs in Lincoln, NE

Cultivating Change, Fostering Knowledge, Transforming Futures; more than words at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center in Kearney where Youth Case Managers are actively involved in helping youth believe in themselves and the possibilities their futures hold. Join a team where youth are encouraged to “Believe in Your Strengths” at the YRTC in Kearney. If this sounds like you, then apply today!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Case Manager to join our team. As a Case Manager, you will be responsible for providing support and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Your role will involve coordinating services, advocating for clients, and ensuring their overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

As a Youth Case Manager, you will,

• Serve as liaison between the treatment teams and the community.
• Conduct group meetings including MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) meetings and ART (Aggression Replacement Training) meetings.
• Direct and guide youth treatment, including coaching staff on intervention strategies.
• Responsible for all contacts with community workers such as Child Family Service Worker, Court, Family, and Probation.
• Document youth progress in NFOCUS. Compile written reports, assess behavior and formulate treatment plans.
• Construct Individual Treatment Plans, Monthly Progress Letters, Monthly Reports, and Release Recommendations.
• Lead on and off campus recreation and work activities with the youth.
• May be required to assist with physical interventions with youth as needed.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, human services, or related field. Experience in child or youth care, teaching, foster care, delinquency prevention, juvenile court systems, community work related to children and youth, behavioral health systems, patient care, nursing or other areas involving contact or interaction with youth or families, may substitute for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.

Additional Job Description

OTHER: Valid Driver's license required

What we can offer you:

• Stable Employment Opportunity
• Career Development and Learning
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 156% match of first 4.8% contribution to Retirement Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Accruals and benefits
• Opportunity to be part of a caring organization
• Flexible Schedules
• Facility Differential

For more information on YRTC: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/YRTC-Facilities.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.60 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Kearney, NE 68845: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person