JOB SUMMARY

Provides ongoing case management services and rehabilitation services for youth with mental illness (ages 3-17 years). Coordinates and provides services. Must be able to make effective assessments and interventions in situations involving mental health services provided to individuals. Ability to network with schools, juvenile probation and other social service agencies to facilitate services for youth. Responsible for coordination, planning, and implementation of the recovery plan. Ability to communicate with youth and their families to promote collaboration when creating recovery plans. Must be a self-motivator, able to work independently and remain flexible to solve problems and crises. In-region travel is required as needed to provide services to youth and families. Out of region travel may be required occasionally for trainings. Services may be provided at the office, school, in-home, or other community locations as needed to meet the needs of those served. Voluntary on-call during evening and weekend hours available. Must be familiar with, and/or willing to be trained in, trauma-informed care. This includes understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of all types of trauma, and an ability to work in a behavioral environment where staff convey dignity, respect, hopefulness, and the opportunity for choice and empowerment among consumers.