Case Manager

Job Description

Salary: $48,000 - $55,000/Yr

Case Manager Youth Behavioral Health

Location: Okeechobee, FL

Job Type: Full-Time MondayFriday

Pay: $48,000 $55,000 based on experience

Schedule: Primarily weekdays with flexibility for program needs

About Youth Opportunity & Everglades Youth Academy

Youth Opportunity is a nationally recognized leader in residential and behavioral health treatment for at-risk youth. Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, Florida, is a secure 60-bed Youth Academy serving males ages 13 to 17, providing trauma-informed mental health and substance abuse treatment. The program combines clinical therapy, education, restorative justice, therapeutic recreation, and life skills training. Youth typically remain in care based on individualized treatment outcomes, participating in individual, family, and group therapy; victim impact awareness; vocational preparation; and enrichment activities such as art, music, and recreation. Small group living units and licensed dietitian-managed meals support emotional stabilization and community reintegration.

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

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Youth Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time