StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is the state designated Local Authority for mental health and intellectual disabilities for Lubbock, Lynn, Hockley, Cochran and Crosby Counties and the Local Authority for substance use disorders for 41 counties in the West Texas region. StarCare is also a Texas Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and provides adult inpatient psychiatric services at Sunrise Canyon Hospital. StarCare proudly supports veterans via VetStar, aging citizens via the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) delivered by Silver Star, and much more! StarCare’s mission is to provide access to a diverse array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of our community. StarCare has been providing HOPE & HEALTH to our community since 1967.

StarCare is in search of a qualified and compassionate Child & Adolescent Case Manager to provide supportive services to children and their families.

The C&A Case Manager provides services to children in the community and in clinical settings that are related to an approved individual plan of service. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Children and Adolescent Services, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Rehabilitative services include: Providing hands-on, in-vivo skills training, symptom management, support, medication monitoring, crisis intervention, and peer support. Routine/ Intensive Case Management services include: Evaluation, monitoring, linking, and coordinating consumers on assigned caseload; ensuring clients are aware of resources necessary to reach personal outcomes; communicating pertinent clinical information; providing face-to-face contact with clients and their support systems; and referring to inpatient services as needed.

Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, with flexibility to meet program needs.

Incentive Program

Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

This position ensures all activities support the vision, mission and values of StarCare Specialty Health System.

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in a related field.
• One (1) year full-time experience in a related field.
• Knowledge and skill in operating standard office equipment (phone, copier, fax, etc) and personal computer with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Knowledge of human service delivery systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritizes a variety of assignments and manage time effectively.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with clients, other employees, and the public.
• Must have current Texas driver’s license and be insurable under Center insurance.
• Must pass pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.

EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Posted: 5/5/2023