Case Manager (QMHS)

Directions for Youth & Families•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services using a resiliency-oriented, trauma-informed framework . Our programs span Treatment, Prevention, and Education , including specialized mental health counseling, kindergarten readiness, and after-school and summer programming. We proudly serve over 8,500 youth, adults, and families each year — all driven by our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience through counseling and education. At DFYF, people are at the center of everything we do. We know that to care for our clients, we must first care for our employees. That’s why we invest deeply in staff wellness, professional development, and a healthy, supportive workplace culture. We are seeking Case Managers who are passionate about working with youth. What you will do as Case Manager: The Case Manager (QMHS) provides professional mental health and case management supportive services to youth ages 8-17 and their families on an outreach basis, in the home, school, and community. Case managers maintain a caseload of 25-30 youth, meeting with clients on a weekly/bi-weekly basis. Services include therapeutic behavioral services, skill building activities, advocacy, and linkages to needed resources. Collaboration with key school professionals, along with parents is a vital component. As a case manager you will complete treatment plans, progress notes, quarterly progress reviews, and termination documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in social service field or a related social work field required
Ability to build rapport with youth & caregivers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong documentation skills and ability to use electronic health record system
Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Previous case management experience and/or working with youth and families preferred

Responsibilities

provides professional mental health and case management supportive services to youth ages 8-17 and their families on an outreach basis, in the home, school, and community
maintain a caseload of 25-30 youth, meeting with clients on a weekly/bi-weekly basis
Services include therapeutic behavioral services, skill building activities, advocacy, and linkages to needed resources
Collaboration with key school professionals, along with parents is a vital component
complete treatment plans, progress notes, quarterly progress reviews, and termination documentation.