Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $50,000 - $55,000/Yr
Case Manager Youth Behavioral Health
Location: Kissimmee, FL
Job Type: Full-Time | MondayFriday
Pay: $50,000 $55,000 based on experience
Schedule: Primarily weekdays with flexibility for program needs
About Youth Opportunity & Kissimmee Youth Academy
Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth.Kissimmee Youth Academy in Kissimmee, Floridaprovides individualized mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disability treatment services using a trauma-informed approach. Youth participate in individual, family, and group therapy, life skills training, victim impact awareness, and restorative programming. The average length of stay is 9 to 12 months and is determined by each youths progress in meeting treatment goals. Our program helps prepare youth for successful reintegration into their communities, promoting productive and prosocial lives.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with up to 4% employer match with Immediate Vesting
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays Earn 4 hours of PTO every pay period
Free RX delivery on most medications
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Robust Employee Assistance Program
Supportive, mission-driven work environment
About the Role
As a Case Manager, you will work under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional to deliver case management services for youth in care. You will coordinate treatment activities, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and help youth and families prepare for successful reintegration into their communities.
Key Responsibilities
Provide case management services, including communication with youth, families, and Juvenile Probation Officers
Complete or coordinate required mental health and substance abuse assessments
Develop and update treatment plans, aftercare plans, performance summaries, and discharge summaries
Support data collection for post-release tracking and outcomes
Serve as liaison between the program, DJJ, families, and external agencies
Prepare families for visitation, home leave, aftercare, and group/family meetings
Connect youth and families to appropriate community resources
Participate in internal audits and reviews to ensure policy compliance
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelors degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services field
Valid drivers license and ability to pass background checks
Emotionally and physically able to engage in youth activities and program duties
Preferred:
Two years of experience working with youth with emotional or substance use challenges
Experience in juvenile justice, Medicaid-funded environments, or group facilitation
Familiarity with treatment planning, case documentation, and family engagement strategies
Apply Today
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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.