Merakey·Shreveport, Louisiana
The Community Case Manager provides face-to-face and telehealth services for Nursing Home Diversion and Transition, focusing on clients with severe mental illness. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, assessing client needs, and coordinating with community resources to achieve service goals.
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.
We are seeking a Case Manager to join our team in our Shreveport, LA location.
$22.67/hour + $7,500/yearly mileage stipend
The Community Case Manager is responsible for treatment planning and providing face to face and telehealth case management services for the Nursing Home Diversion and Transition Case Management. This position is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of clients having severe mental illness and for assessing client needs, developing, implementing, and reviewing service plans, and working with other community resources in meeting/achieving client service needs.
Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a human services field and experience working within the mental health sector. A valid Louisiana Driver's License and state and federal clearances are also required.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Louisiana are often driven by ongoing demand for licensed clinicians who can support individuals with serious mental illness in community and outpatient settings. These positions can be competitive because employers typically look for active Louisiana licensure, at least two years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license, while benefits such as dental, vision, paid holidays, sick leave, and an employee assistance program may help offset the workload. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and driver’s license are current, and note that the requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
