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Case Manager (Behavioral Health Division)
Salary
$33.52 - $39.12 Hourly
Location
Northport , 1202 Northport Dr, Madison, WI
Job Type
Full time (1.0FTE)
Job Number
2026-00328
Department
Human Services Department
Opening Date
09/25/2026
Closing Date
10/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
2634
Description
The Dane County Human Services Department, Behavioral Health Division, in Madison, Wisconsin, is recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Case Manager position.
The Eligibility List created may be used to fill future vacancies over the next six (6) months.
Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND INCLUSION
As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customer needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision of the Children's Behavioral Health Supervisor, the CCS/CLTS Case Manager provides the full range of Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Service Facilitation and related Children's Long-Term Support (CLTS) case management duties assigned to CCS/CLTS Case Managers.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
YOUTH CONNECT CRISIS STABILIZATION PROGRAM: Complete comprehensive assessment to inform family-driven and youth-guided crisis and crisis response plans; Write initial crisis and crisis response plans, in collaboration with PP-SSS, youth, and caregivers; Respond to youth and their caregivers to de-escalate behaviors, prevent return to inpatient setting, and establish safety plan; Assist family in recognizing high risk behaviors; teach, model, and practice coping skills and effective de-escalation interventions; Complete and document suicide risk assessment during interactions with youth; Assist family as described in A4 above, in-person, at a community based location, an average of once per week, at a time convenient for families; Collaborate with family to identify areas of need and provide direct assistance with securing resources to meet long-term needs; Engage and collaborate with systems actively involved with the family (e.g., Child Protective Services, Youth Justice, school, etc.), and identify and foster natural support systems; Establish support and service linkage plan, complete necessary referrals, and maintain communication with all programs referred to; Identify items needed to support safety and stabilization, and request use of wrap-around funds as needed; Maintain regular communication with providers to ensure continuity of services; Coordinate and convene regular team meetings. Maintained detailed, timely, and accurate clinical records, including service notes for all interactions; Obtain Releases of Information, and share information with system partners to promote continuity of care; Transport, or coordinate transportation, as needed to support processes of stabilization.
COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS)/CHILDREN'S LONG-TERM SUPPORT (CLTS): Conduct comprehensive assessments of client support and service needs; Create person-centered Recovery Plans and CLTS support plans for eligible children and youth; Authorize appropriate therapeutic and supportive services; Monitor service utilization and effectiveness and update plans as indicated; Conduct recovery team meetings minimally every other month; Maintain regular contact with service providers and collaterals via phone, email and other correspondence; Update and adjust services as needed to ensure all of the client's identified functional needs are met; Assist with crisis related client challenges as needed during office hours; Conduct home visits; Work with the Supervisor to report any critical incidents or use of restrictive measures to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS): Under the direction of a Social Work Supervisor, incumbents determine program eligibility for persons with mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders seeking Medicaid CCS. Meet with persons who have a mental health and/or substance use diagnosis to educate them about the features of the CCS program and its Recovery model. Ascertain voluntary interest in CCS participation. Gather assessment information via direct client interview and relevant collateral contacts. Complete Department of Health Services (DHS) functional screen to determine functional eligibility. Assist consumer with obtaining physicians prescription as necessary. Ensure that all required documentation is complete and filed in a timely manner. Assist consumers with selecting a service facilitation agency and facilitate a warm transfer to that agency for ongoing services. Assess need for immediate services and make arrangements if necessary. For those determined ineligible or not interested in CCS, provide information and assistance in accessing alternative resources. Perform annual reassessments of eligibility with DHS functional screen. Provide community education on the CCS program. Outreach to other service access points. Perform other duties as assigned.
COMMUNITY RECOVERY SERVICES (CRS): Under the direction of a Behavioral Health Program Specialist, incumbents provide direct service, program oversight, provider education, and community program coordination of the CRS benefit to eligible consumers with severe and persistent mental illnesses. Gather clinical assessment information via direct client interview and relevant collateral contacts in order to accurately complete WI DHS Mental Health/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (MH/AODA) Functional Screen to determine functional eligibility for CRS and need for psychosocial rehabilitation. Manage active CRS caseload, including: coordination with clients, case managers, and other community service providers; completing intake, 6-month updates, annual recertification and all required documentation and submitting to WI DHS; setting placement rates based on clinical need through use of the residential rate setting tool and individual placement agreements. Oversee Medical Assistance (MA) billing for services and identify, address, and resolve any issues, in collaboration with Dane County Department of Human Services (DCDHS) billing staff. Understand and implement all CRS benefit rules, updates, and changes from the Wisconsin DHS and ForwardHealth. Conduct provider oversight to ensure quality service provision and compliance with all CRS standards and requirements. Maintain accurate tracking of CRS revenues and reconciliation, documentation, reviews and re-certifications, provider compliance, and other quality assurance protocol established by DCDHS. Provide education, training, and technical assistance regarding the CRS benefit, including the CRS application and referral process, service delivery requirements, staffing requirements, and documentation requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Special Requirements
Education, Training and Experience:
Requires a Bachelor's or Masters Degree in a human services field (social work, psychology, sociology, nursing, counseling, etc.) and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience working in a treatment setting with children and youth diagnosed with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental or intellectual disabilities. Experience is defined as working directly with individuals identified as part of the target population in a setting where the primary function is assessment, treatment, intervention, or observation of mental health and/or substance use conditions. Applicants who are currently in their final semester of school and are obtaining a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a human services field will also be screened through.
Certifications/Licenses:
Candidates are required to pass relevant testing to become a certified Wisconsin Functional Screener within the first 90 days of employment.
Special Requirements:
Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and access to reliable personal transportation, or equivalent. Availability to work evenings as required by family need. Also refer to the "Physical and Environmental Work Requirements" section below.
Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 - 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.
For Bilingual Positions:
Physical and Environmental Work Requirements:
Requires sitting and standing; work inside and outside of an office environment which includes home visits and meetings with service providers. Ability to sit or stand to operate a personal computer with or without assistance. Ability to travel from office to other locations. Professional office work environment. Work involves walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, grasping, and reaching within normal ranges. Ability to lift and move a variety of work-related materials weighing up to 25 pounds (with/without assistance). Prolonged computer and phone use. Manual dexterity using fine and gross motor skills. Ability to speak and be heard by others. Ability to see and hear within normal ranges with or without corrective devices.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of, and experience applying case management methods, techniques, policies, procedures and treatment techniques. Knowledge of human development and behavior, including mental health and substance use disorders. Knowledge of dynamics of human relations, including dealing with intellectual, academic, emotional, physical or social disabilities. Knowledge of applying motivational interviewing techniques. Experience working with and relating effectively to diverse populations. Experience identifying and solving problems. Experience in case planning. Knowledge of community resources and support programs. Ability to prepare and maintain complex records and reports. Ability to participate effectively as a team-member. Ability to use a computer to generate reports, complete forms, and document case activity. Excellent personal, written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Become a part of the Dane County Team!
We offer a wide range of benefits including fully paid dental and HMO health insurance premiums for full time employees/pro rated for part time employees. The County will also provide contributions towards POS health insurance premiums and short/long term disability. Additional benefits available include long term care, vision coverage, flex spending account and deferred compensation programs paid in full by the employee and a wellness program. For further details on insurance benefits visit
https://admin.countyofdane.com/employee-relations/active-employee
Bilingual Pay: Employees who work in bilingual designated positions receive an additional $2.00 per hour.
Undesirable Hours Premium Pay: Employees may receive undesirable hours pay of $2.00 for anytime worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m and for anytime on Saturday and/or Sunday. (not applicable with all employee groups).
Paid Parental Leave: Dane County also provides 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption of a child.
Caregiver Leave: Dane County offers 80 hours of paid leave to care for an ill family member.
Telecommuting: Telecommuting allows employees to work remotely for all or part of their work week. Dane County considers telecommuting to be a viable, flexible option when both the employee and the job are suited to such an arrangement. Dane County will permit telecommuting when it benefits the productivity of the employee and their department and if determined by employees department that telecommuting is not detrimental to either the County or the employee.
Student Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
WI Retirement System: Employees hired after 7-1-11 must be expected to work a minimum of 1200 hours annually to be enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System when hired.
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Do you have a Bachelors Degree in a human services field (social work, psychology, sociology, nursing, counseling, etc.)?
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If you answered yes to Question 1, please identify the field of study.
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Do you have a Masters Degree in a human services field (social work, psychology, sociology, nursing, counseling, etc.)?
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If you answered yes to Question 3, please identify the field of study.
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Do you have the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time experience working in a treatment setting with children and youth diagnosed with mental health disorders, substance use disorders, or developmental or intellectual disabilities?
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED Please describe your education and licensure relevant to the provision of services to youth and families with mental health and/or substance use challenges, and/or developmental or intellectual disabilities.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED Please describe your background and professional work experience related to the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services to youth and families. Please include job titles, responsibilities, and dates. Specifically identify any professional work experience providing Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) and/or Childrens Long-Term Support (CLTS) services to youth or adults.
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THIS QUESTION IS GRADED An important function of case manager involves knowledge of and referral to resources in the community. Describe your experience connecting those you are working with to resources in the community, including services in both the private and public sector and within the CCS and/or CLTS network. Be sure to specifically describe any experience you have had connecting those you are working with to resources within Dane County.
Required Question
Employer Dane County