Region 5 Systems is Hiring
Region 5 Systems is seeking a Case Manager, known as a Professional Partner,
to support youth, young adults, and families in southeast Nebraska.
Case Manager / Professional Partner
This is a remote-based position located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Employees work
from their residence and perform most client-related field work in person within
the communities served by Region 5 Systems in southeast Nebraska.
Some duties, including required meetings and trainings, must be completed at
the principal home office. Please review the full job description for additional
details regarding this telework position.
Position closes April 10, 2026, or until filled.
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Location
Remote-based / Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary Range
$42,121 – $47,616
Caseload
Maximum of 15 participants
Program
Family & Youth Investment Program
Why This Job Matters
The impact of this work is significant. This role helps prevent children from
becoming state wards, reduces out-of-home placements, decreases involvement
with the justice system, supports improved school performance, and helps young
adults transition from youth services into the adult behavioral health system.
Who This Role is For
This position is ideal for someone passionate about helping others and making
a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families.
Why Join Region 5 Systems
- Five-time Lincoln Best Places to Work award recipient
- Flexible, supportive, caring, engaging, and inclusive workplace culture
- Meaningful work serving youth and families in Nebraska communities
- Supportive team environment with a focus on work-life balance
- Opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and connection
What You’ll Do
- Provide wraparound case management services to youth and young adults under age 26 with serious emotional disturbances.
- Support youth at risk of out-of-home placement, school disruption, or juvenile justice or child welfare involvement.
- Develop individualized, strength-based plans with participants and families.
- Coordinate services with schools, community providers, and support systems.
- Support youth transitioning from the youth behavioral health system into adult services.
- Maintain documentation according to program guidelines.
What You’ll Have
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in human services or a related field.
- Recent and soon-to-be graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Three or more years of related human services experience may be substituted for a degree.
- Preferred: Experience working with individuals with serious emotional disturbances or behavioral health direct service experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote environment using video conferencing, electronic records, shared documentation, and network drives.
- Strong communication, facilitation, documentation, prioritization, and coordination skills.
- Reliable personal transportation and satisfactory background investigation required.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $42,121 – $47,616 at hire
- Remote work stipend up to $500
- Training, continuing education, and strength-based performance reviews
- Flexible schedules and casual work environment
- Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA options
- 457(b) and 401(a) retirement plans
- Vacation, 13 holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, and community service leave
- Life insurance, voluntary term life, long-term disability, and Aflac
- Employee assistance program
- Work-issued laptop and cell phone
- Free parking when working from the principal office
About Region 5 Systems
Region 5 Systems is one of six Behavioral Health Regions in Nebraska and is
responsible for the development and coordination of publicly funded behavioral
health services across a 16-county service area in southeast Nebraska.
Mission: Support the wellness and recovery of people through the ongoing development and coordination of the behavioral health system of care.
Vision: People experiencing, affected by, or at risk of mental health or substance use challenges receive care and enhance personal wellbeing.
Our Values Promote
- Wellbeing across health, home, purpose, and community
- Collaboration and inclusion
- Access to a continuum of care where every door is the right door
- Innovation and flexibility
- Data-informed and quality-driven standards of excellence
- A multidimensional culture of learning