Case Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: St Louis, MO 63114Summary Case Manager is responsible for directing, coordinating and monitoring the treatment,  utilization and general care of children within the residential program. Directs the treatment  team in treatment planning. Facilitates intake and discharge planning with the ECH Screener,  insurance companies, families, court representatives, and CD workers.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Responsible for being trauma aware, sensitive and responsive to youth, families and  colleagues through the completion of new hire and annual trauma informed  education/training. • Completes admission process with the child, referral source, family/legal guardian on the  day of placement • Completes administrative functions associated with placement. Receives consents,  collects documents and receives releases • Completes Admission Assessment, Initial Service Plan and visitation and phone  privileges • Convenes and directs micro meetings and oversees service plan implementation • Monitors and evaluates treatment team, child, family and legal guardians' progress  towards desired outcomes • Schedules and directs Service Plan Reviews • Communicates relevant information to all concerned parties between reviews • Responsible for discharge planning • Represents Agency and service team at judicial hearings, IEP meetings, psychiatric  appointments, and other administrative meetings • Primary contact for CD, DMH, DJO, and other managed care entities • Primary contact for families and visiting resources. Develops and oversees visitation  plans • On Duty expectations—Due to the significant level of mental health issues experienced  by our clients, a clinician is required to be available 24 hours a day to make therapeutic  decisions to improve mental health status. Additionally, clinicians determine the need for  psychiatric hospitalization when warranted • Functions as a team leader • Safe Crisis Management (SCM) competency • Responsible for school registration, parent/teacher conferences • Coordinates educational services with on-ground school staff, Normandy School staff,  and/or Special School District school  • Complete progress notes in a timely manner • Attend and complete trainings as established by ECH • Other duties as assigned by supervisor #INDHP QualificationsRequirements:  A master’s degree in counseling or social work (M.A. or MSW) is required for this position.  This person should have a minimum of 900 hours clinical practical experience