Job description
The El Paso Child Guidance Center has been serving El Paso’s most vulnerable for 69 years. Not only is the Center nationally accredited and award winning, but it is also the region’s leader in trauma-informed care.
Before applying, ask yourself:
- Do you like working with children and families from diverse backgrounds?
- Do you have a passion for mental health and wellbeing?
- Would you like to receive comprehensive world-class training in your field?
- Would you like to work in a child-centric and team-oriented environment whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of children and families in a safe environment through mental health services, education, and awareness?
- Would you like to work in a place that honors self-care and provides team members monthly self-care mental health hours in addition to paid time off and other benefits.
If you answered Yes, then look no further and apply today!
Must be bilingual – English/Spanish
Local travel required. Reliable transportation required.
Job Summary: The Care Manager will be trained in and deliver targeted case management and evidence-based family-oriented, individual and/or group psychosocial rehabilitative services, skills training, and/or medication training. A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or any other human services is required.
Responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Conduct screening with clients, ensuring timely completion of intake paperwork.
· Complete training and certification in all evidence-based programs including Seeking
· Safety, Aggression Replacement Training, Preparing Adolescents for Young Adulthood,
· Defiant Child/Teen, and Nurturing Parenting Program.
· Maintain all certifications valid, renewing training and re-certification annually or as needed.
· Maintain caseload of clients in care, completing also associated administrative and documentation tasks.
· Ensure all daily documentation is completed and entered all required databases in a timely and efficient manner.
· Provide crisis intervention and safety planning for youth and their families as needed.
· Develop and document treatment plans, including goals and objectives, on a timely basis or no later than every 90 days.
· Based on client need, provide skills training, case management, psychosocial rehabilitation and/or medication management services, in alignment with the client’s treatment plan.
· Always maintain client confidentiality and be familiar with all HIPPA laws and regulations
· Participate in multidisciplinary case staffing meetings, training, and supervision as appropriate.
· Works closely with all project staff to coordinate and integrate services.
· Knowledge of social services system and community resources.
· Ability to work as a team player with project staff, families, and various community and education programs.
· Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with partner agencies and families.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person