Behavioral Health Case Manager II - Children's Outpatient

Overview

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Case Manager II to provide direct mental health services to children. The selected individual will be responsible for a range of services, including individual
, group
, and family therapy
, as well as case management
, psychosocial evaluations
, and treatment planning
.

In this role, you will play an essential part in the mental health and wellness of children, offering crisis intervention, initial contacts, and delivering consultation
, education
, and prevention services as needed.

• Case Management
  :
  Manage and coordinate cases, ensuring children receive the support they need through proper treatment plans.
• Psychosocial Evaluations
  :
  Conduct thorough assessments of children to identify mental health concerns and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Crisis Intervention
  :
  Provide crisis intervention and initial contacts to support children in immediate need.
• Consultation & Education
  :
  Offer consultation, education, and prevention services to families and community stakeholders to support children’s well-being.
• Treatment Planning
  :
  Develop and monitor treatment plans for children to ensure effective interventions and track progress.

• Strong skills in individual, group
  , and family therapy as well as case management
  .
• Experience conducting psychosocial evaluations and developing comprehensive treatment plans
  .
• Excellent crisis intervention skills and ability to provide initial contacts for children in need of urgent support.
• Compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated to helping children and families navigate their mental health challenges.

• Impactful Work
  :
  Play a vital role in the mental health care of children, providing meaningful services that promote healing and well-being.
• Supportive Environment
  :
  Work with a team of dedicated professionals in a collaborative setting that values growth and development.
• Comprehensive Services
  :
  Be part of a center that offers extensive resources and services for children, ensuring holistic care for those in need.
• Professional Growth
  :
  Access opportunities for training and development to advance your skills and expertise in child mental health services.

• Annual Salary for Behavioral Health Case Manager II: $46,750.00
• Annual Salary for Senior Behavioral Health Case Manager II: $48,500.00
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt

• Behavioral Health Case Manager II: Requires a baccalaureate degree from an accredited program in a behavioral health field. Department-sponsored case management certification will be completed within 30 days of start date, contingent on training availability.
• Senior Behavioral Health Case Manager II: Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in a behavioral health or closely related behavioral science field and two (2) years of experience in professional case management behavioral health services. Department-sponsored case management certification will be completed within 30 days of start date, contingent on training availability.

Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center in Lawton, OK is a community-based center focusing on mental health and substance abuse treatment. The inpatient and outpatient services include programs for adolescents, individuals with co-occurring disorders, seniors, women, men, and criminal justice groups.

• Drug and Alcohol Pre-employment and Pre-placement Testing: Upon a conditional offer, applicants for safety-sensitive positions must submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety-sensitive position is contingent upon a negative drug test result.
• Work Hours: This agency requires coverage 24/7. Work hours and location may vary by business necessity. Employees may be required to work weekends and overtime.
• Equal Opportunity: Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer.