Case Manager

Merakey·Dover, Delaware

$21 - $21/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 7 days ago

Practice for this role

Case Manager · $21 - $21/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-45% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Dover, Delaware ($37.83/hr, n=32)

70 similar openings in the Dover area · median $42.50/hr

$17.00/hr · p10p90 · $180/hr

this role: $20.67/hrmedian $37.83/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 32 posted behavioral health roles in Dover, Delaware rates. This role sits in the 19th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 45% below the Dover, Delaware median for behavioral health roles.

The Case Manager coordinates resources, referrals, and discharge planning for clients within the Children's Behavioral Health Program. They are responsible for maintaining accurate, compliant documentation and monitoring client safety in community and office settings.

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 Children's Behavioral Health Program serving Clients in Kent County, Delaware

Earn $20.67/hour!

The Case Manager will

Coordinate resources and information pertinent to client needs.

Effectively and efficiently documents all coordination of resources.

Coordinate referrals for client specific discharge planning; ensuring that the family actively participates in creating a multi-faceted discharge plan; one which represents the family’s choice for service providers, and community resources.

Monitor record keeping, compliance and authorized units remaining, ensures that client charts are up-to-date and include all necessary documentation, including documentation of significant incidents within 24 hours as needed (incident reports).

Monitor/assess documents safety

Complete necessary documentation of each case, which complies with the standards set by Merakey, county MHDS/CASSP, OMHSAS, and other licensing/regulatory/payor organizations.

Case sessions are primarily delivered in the community (client homes, schools, etc.), case management can be in an office environment or community. May at times be required to work evenings and/or weekends to meet the needs of the clients. This position may require on-call coverage.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits]

About Merakey

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!

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications

Bachelor's degree
At least 1 year of experience working with children/adolescents
Valid Driver's License and clean driving record
Able to work Monday-Friday with an ON-CALL rotation

Requirements

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least one year of experience working with children or adolescents. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required, along with the ability to work an on-call rotation.

bachelor degree
Documentation
Compliance monitoring
Discharge planning
Incident reporting
Case management
Referral coordination
Behavioral health
Client advocacy
Resource coordination
Safety assessment

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $21 - $21/hr
Location: Dover, Delaware
Posted: Aug 31, 2026
Application: Employer website

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