Are you interested in breaking into a social work career? Perhaps you should consider a case management position. Jobs in this field range from standard social work duties to clerical work. Organizations from the Salvation Army to behavioral centers at hospitals all need case managers, and communication and counseling skills are two of the most important qualities for all case management jobs.

A typical case manager provides direct care, behavior management, and therapeutic recreation and supervises clients. He or she may also need skills in counseling, crisis intervention, and conflict resolution. Additionally, engaging and coming up with a plan is needed for every client, and this is done through assessing each client through an application and creating a unique plan for each client’s needs. Life skills training may also be used when working with clients, depending upon his or her specific needs.

The background needed for all case manager positions varies, although every candidate should have a bachelor’s degree. A Bachelor of Arts in human services or a social or behavioral science is preferred. However, a bachelor’s degree and sufficient experience in case managing may used in place for a specific degree program. More advanced level case management jobs may require a bachelor of arts in social work or a master’s degree in the same field.

Aside from counseling and communication skills, a case manager should be well-versed in office and computer procedures. He or she must have strong telephone and written communication skills and should be knowledgeable of general office duties, such as formatting letters and reports, data entry, and Microsoft Office.

ManagementJobs.net has several case management jobs available. Many of these are for behavioral centers and hospitals. If you have a degree in social work, human behavior, or a related field, browse through our listings, which are drawn from several websites. Our comprehensive listing is sure to have several positions that fit your skill level.

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