Case Manager (QMHS)

Make a Difference Every Day

• Are you passionate about helping children and families?
• Do you want to make a real impact in your community?
• Is a workplace that values social justice and employee wellbeing important to you?
  
  
  

Join Directions for Youth & Families (DFYF) — a team that is inspiring hope, strengthening families, and restoring communities!

About Directions For Youth & Families

Directions for Youth & Families offers community-based mental health and prevention services using a resiliency-oriented, trauma-informed framework .

Our programs span Treatment, Prevention, and Education , including specialized mental health counseling, kindergarten readiness, and after-school and summer programming. We proudly serve over 8,500 youth, adults, and families each year — all driven by our mission to build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience through counseling and education.

At DFYF, people are at the center of everything we do. We know that to care for our clients, we must first care for our employees. That’s why we invest deeply in staff wellness, professional development, and a healthy, supportive workplace culture.

We are seeking Case Managers who are passionate about working with youth.

What you will do as Case Manager:

The Case Manager (QMHS) provides professional mental health and case management supportive services to youth ages 8-17 and their families on an outreach basis, in the home, school, and community. Case managers maintain a caseload of 25-30 youth, meeting with clients on a weekly/bi-weekly basis. Services include therapeutic behavioral services, skill building activities, advocacy, and linkages to needed resources. Collaboration with key school professionals, along with parents is a vital component. As a case manager you will complete treatment plans, progress notes, quarterly progress reviews, and termination documentation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in social service field or a related social work field required
• Previous case management experience and/or working with youth and families preferred
• Ability to build rapport with youth & caregivers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong documentation skills and ability to use electronic health record system
• Valid Driver's License, Auto Insurance and reliable transportation
  
  
  

Benefits

We care about your health, happiness, and growth - and it shows!

We offer:

• ✅ Free healthcare with $0 deductibles
• ✅ Ranked #1 for Workplace Wellbeing
• ✅ No on-call, no weekends, flexible scheduling
• ✅ Monthly, quarterly, and longevity bonuses
• ✅ Free supervision toward independent licensure
• ✅ Licensure reimbursement & OSU College of Social Work fee waivers
• ✅ Free CEUs, trainings, and test prep courses
• ✅ Relaxation room, self-care, and DEI initiatives
• ✅ 403(b) with employer contribution
• ✅ Generous PTO (up to 160 hours first year) + 10 paid holidays
• ✅ Fun, healthy, and supportive culture
  
  
  

Our Mission

To build and inspire hope, healing, and resilience for youth, families, and communities through counseling and education.

Our Vision

Building healthy individuals, strong families, and safe communities through innovative treatment and prevention services.

Our Values

Quality

• Diversity
• Accessibility
• Acceptance
• Collaboration
• Investment in People
  
  
  

Job Type:

Full-Time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Flexible (no weekends, no on-call)