Case Manager - Elkhart

Case Managers - Elkhart

Do you have a heart for helping youth, adults, and families accomplish 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

We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities.

Bachelor-level starting pay $22.34 an hour with $1000 sign-on bonus

Associate-level starting pay $18.87 per hour with $1000 sign-on bonus

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 What You'll Do

Case Managers help youth, adults, and families in our community live healthier and more fulfilling lives through identifying and supporting their needs and goals.

Case Managers specialize in:

Managing the care provided to youth, adults, and families

Helping youth, adults, and families gain access to the services they need to meet their goals

Further specialized case managers that work with DCS and probation or provide Wraparound Primary duties include:

Evaluating the consumer's need for services

Developing and monitoring a treatment plan that supports the consumer's goals

Helping the consumer obtain services needed to support their goals, such as food or housing assistance, medical care, Social Security benefits, transportation, skills training, etc.

Following up to make sure the consumer is receiving services and those services are helping

Advocating for the family and serving as a link between DCS, court, schools, healthcare providers, employers, community agencies and other Oaklawn services

Documenting all consumer interaction electronically

Interacting directly with consumers (face to face - frequency varies with need, availability of the consumer and the level of intensity)

Interacting frequently with outpatient therapists, physicians, other employees involved in the case, community agencies, referrals sources and other services

Caseload expectations will take into account training, case complexity, level of frequency and/or other assigned duties

Hours will include availability in the evenings and/or weekends Specialized positions do all of the above as well as:

Work directly with probation and Department of Child Services

Parent education and supervised visitation

Provide high fidelity Wraparound Minimum requirements:

BA/BS in social service or a human services-related field and two years' experience in a social service setting. In lieu of bachelor degree, an associate degree and two years' experience providing direct casework to children and families

Higher starting pay based on qualifications

Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance