Overview
Mental Health Case Manager – Mishawaka
Do you have a passion for joining with people who are experiencing mental health and substance use challenges? Do you enjoy assisting people in accomplishing their goals? Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community.
Who We Are
Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases.
With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children’s mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.
What We Offer a Case Manager:
We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.
Bachelor-level starting pay $18.00 an hour with $1000 retention bonus at 90 days
Productivity Incentive
Higher pay for bilingual staff
Mileage reimbursement
Start earning PTO the day you start
Company laptop and cell phone
Work life balance
Employee assistance program
Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills
What You’ll Do as a Case Manager:
Case Managers help youth live healthier and more fulfilling lives through identifying and supporting their needs and goals. Care facilitators specialize in:
Managing the care provided to youth in the residential setting
Helping youth gain access to the services they need to meet their goals
External collaboration with community partners
Primary duties as a Case Manager:
Assessment of the eligible individual to determine service needs
Development of a specific care/treatment plan
Referral and related activities to advocate and assist the individual obtain needed services
Monitoring and follow up of the plan
Evaluation (of impact of treatment plan on recovery)
Interact frequently with the person’s treatment team including residential therapists, physicians, other treatment providers involved, community agencies, referral sources and other services.
Linkage and networking with DCS, court, schools, health care providers, employers and other community agencies
Provide integration and on-going assistance to youth and families to help sustain within the community/least restrictive environment
Accountable for the flow of information within a multidisciplinary team setting
Special Populations/Skills/Employment duties, as assigned
Hours may include availability in the evenings and/or weekends
Minimum Hiring Requirements for a Case Manager:
BA/BS in social service or a human services-related field required.
Two years’ experience in a social service setting preferred
Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
About Oaklawn Psychiatric Center
Oaklawn is the only faith-based provider for comprehensive mental health and addictions services for children, adolescents, adults and seniors in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties in Northern Indiana. Intensive services have become Oaklawn's trademark—what we are known for and where much of our expertise lies. Oaklawn specializes in residential and inpatient services for adults and seniors with serious and persistent mental illness, and treatment of complex addictions. In addition, our range of services includes outpatient services, intensive outpatient programs, and a variety of community-based case management and supportive programs for all ages. Sponsored by Mennonite Health Services Alliance, it is our philosophy at Oaklawn to treat the whole person—mind, body and spirit. This commitment, along with our faith-based heritage, our excellent staff of 875, our therapeutic environment, and our innovative treatment programs, provide a unique foundation for healing and hope.
