Case Manger IV

Date:
Sep 26, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Case Manger IV
• Job Title:
  
  Case Manager IV
• Agency:
  Health & Human Services Comm
• Department:
  Multi Disabl Psych  Social Svs
• Posting Number: 20733
• Closing Date: 10/27/2026
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  Community and Social Services
• Salary Range: $4,020.33 - $6,335.66
• Pay Frequency:
  Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-19
• Shift: Day
• Telework:
  Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel:
  Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Austin State Hospital
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 4110 GUADALUPE
• MOS Codes: ,230X,42SX,4C0X1,68X,73A,HM

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Case Manager IV performs advanced (senior level) case management work. The Case Manager IV includes the patient, family, legally authorized representative, and Local Mental Health Authority (LMHA) in all phases of assessment, intervention, planning and discharge. Work includes collecting social assessment information, planning recovery team interventions to aid patients in achieving their recovery goals, patient advocacy, provision of group and individual interventions related to discharge planning, social education and skill development.

The Case Manager IV assists other Case Managers in the completion of their job functions as needed and participates in Social Service department quality improvement and utilization management activities as assigned. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Collects social assessment information for the licensed…