Case Manager (Children's Community Action Team)

Description

• New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.
• New Horizons is a nonprofit agency seeking a caring and compassionate Case Manager who is eager to teach, want meaningful work that offers opportunities for growth, and believe that their efforts can make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. Now under new management, New Horizons offers competitive pay, amazing benefits, and comprehensive training.

As a Case Manager your responsibilities will include:

• •Assist other team members with Crisis Intervention Services for the client and/or family
• •Responsible for completing an individualized service plan for each client based upon information gathered from the assessment. The service plan must include the long-term desired outcomes for the client and must outline the comprehensive strategy for assisting the client in achieving these outcomes.
• •Functions as an advocate and support person to those individuals assigned to the CAT Team and link them to appropriate services and monitor the progress or lack of progress by the individual and his or her family
• •Serve as an agency liaison with DCF, DJJ and other community agencies for coordinating referrals and organizing community presentations
• •Assist with transporting youth or family to medical appointments, court hearings, or other related activities outlined in the Plan of Care

Requirements

New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications:

• •Bachelor's Degree in a social behavior science or related field
• •Three (3) years of applicable experience
• •Valid Florida Driver's License with 6 points or less in the last 5 years
• •Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com