Residential Case Manager at Elk Hill Farm Inc – Charlottesville, Virginia

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Join a family of experienced mental health professionals and counselors dedicated to providing kids, and each other, the kindness, respect, and encouragement they need to succeed. If you would like to work for an organization where the decisions YOU make can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you!

If you want to work for a Top Workplace USA and a Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplace organization where your decisions can impact youth and families of Central Virginia, then Elk Hill Farm, Inc. is the place for you!

We are an organization that:

Is honored as a 2025 Top Workplace USA and 2025 Richmond Times-Dispatch Top WorkplaceIs a Top Workplace Meaningfulness Award recipientHas talented, hardworking employeesAdvocates for mental health issuesOffers competitive benefits, pay, and pet insurance for full-time staffProvides a generous time-off and holiday packageOffers a 401(k) plan with a 5% employer match for full-time staffProvides tuition assistanceElk Hill is celebrating 50+ years of supporting youth and families across the Commonwealth of Virginia! Stability. Adaptability. Longevity.

To maintain a system in which quality service planning and documentation enhance and/or support program services, care-coordination, and public relations with our referring agencies.

General Responsibilities of a Residential Case Manager:

Documentation and Care-Coordination Responsibilities:

Medical Files and Appointment Responsibilities (at times when there is a dedicated Medication Aid position within the facility’s organizational flow chart, the following responsibilities will be assigned to that position)

Core Competencies and Experience:

• The ability to support constructive family contact and involvement in community activities as appropriate
• Ability to engage, support, and work effectively with others, including but not limited to the treatment team and other internal and external stakeholders
• The temperament to work with, and care for, children and families with special needs

Credentials and/or Education:

• A master’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling (required), a combination of two years professional experience with children in a children’s residential facility (preferred) and in administration or supervision (preferred). One year of clinical experience (preferred); or
• A bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or counseling, with ability to obtain QMHP, and a combination field work professional experience with children (required), in a children’s residential facility (preferred) with one year consisting of clinical experience (preferred); or
• A bachelor’s degree with ability to obtain QMHP, and possess a combination of three years professional experience with children (required), in a children’s residential facility and in administration or supervision (preferred)

• Must have up-to-date certifications in approved courses for CPR/First Aid
• Maintain valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be trained in the REVIVE! Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Administration (or similar) training and be willing to administer naloxone in the event of a suspected overdose
• Maintain DBHDS Trained Investigator training

Physical Requirements

• Ability and willingness to physically perform all functions of the facility’s Behavior Management Program
• Good physical health and remain current with annual TB screening and other certifications.
• Ability to traverse inside and outside of the property, or other locations, including uneven terrain or stairs
• Periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, regularly lift up to 15 pounds

Travel Requirements

• Periodic transportation of a client as needed or required
• Periodic transportation of other staff members as needed or required
• Periodic travel to other locations as needed or required

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is at the forefront of what we do at Elk Hill, and we enforce respectful communication and cooperation between all. Elk Hill does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. It is the policy of Elk Hill to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Elk Hill. Contact Human Resources for more information.

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities or actions may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Elk Hill Farm, Inc. reserves the right to change or reassign job duties or combine positions at any time.