A Clinical Case Manager coordinates medical care and provides advocacy to help people get the best and most affordable care. Helps patients navigate insurance and hospital bureaucracies and access information. May work with patients who have chronic illnesses or other complex medical needs. Works at a hospital or other healthcare facility; may follow patients throughout the span of their treatment and travel to different doctors' offices, hospitals or a patient's home.
Welcome to The Sandhill Center! At Sandhill Center, we are deeply committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care for children experiencing significant emotional dysregulation. With integrity at the core of our work, we integrate cutting-edge therapeutic practices to help children build self-regulation, strengthen connections, and develop the confidence to navigate daily life more successfully.
Title:
Clinical Case Manager Job Location:
Los Lunas, NM (in-person)
Department:
Clinical Department Administrative Supervisor:
Clinical Director Clinical Supervision:
Weekly individual and group supervision provided for individuals working toward independent licensure.
FLSA:
Non-exempt Compensation:
$65,000.00/Year & an Excellent Benefits Package!
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in a mental health field (Social Work, Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology). Demonstrated ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment, with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear professional communication. Must pass a pre-employment toxicology screen.
Position Overview:
This is an opportunity for recent graduates to accelerate their clinical careers in a setting widely regarded as the gold standard in residential treatment for children under age 14. Working closely with an established multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Case Manager plays a vital role in supporting the therapeutic course of treatment for our clients and their families. This role offers substantial client-facing hours, robust clinical training, and the structured opportunity to shadow complex cases with senior clinicians—all while developing the essential case management and care coordination skills required of top-tier mental health professionals. Job Duties and Responsibilities Clinical & Milieu Intervention Provide vigilant, trauma-informed supervision and support within the milieu, actively modeling relational regulation and therapeutic containment for clients. Observe, document, and communicate individual client dynamics and programming needs to assigned therapists and the Clinical Director. Collaborate closely with psychiatric providers by facilitating telepsychiatry sessions, synthesizing milieu observations, and identifying vital behavioral data to inform medication management. Facilitate and provide clinical support during supervised client phone calls and social interactions. Provide clinical coverage in therapist absence. Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Training Participate in weekly clinical team meetings, specialized diagnostic trainings, and multidisciplinary case conferences. Shadow lead clinicians during individual, group, and family therapy sessions to hone clinical formulation and intervention skills. Serve as the primary professional liaison for Guardians ad Litem (GALs), articulating clinical progress and justifications for continued treatment. Care Coordination & Case Management Organize and schedule multidisciplinary Treatment Plan Reviews (TPRs) for all caseload clients, ensuring clear communication between departments. Maintain clear, compassionate communication with parents and guardians regarding program updates, staffing changes, and approved contact lists. Oversee the therapeutic and logistical coordination of resident home visits and passes, including travel arrangements, calendar management, and rigorous med-packing verification. Manage client belongings, deliveries, and mail with attention to detail to ensure a safe, structured, and nurturing living environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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//www.sandhillcenter.org
Pay:
$65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance
