Adult Case Manager Full-Time in Paw Paw

Van Buren Community Mental Health • Paw Paw, MI

97d • $38,850 - $52,211

About The Position

The Adult Case Manager position at Van Buren Community Mental Health involves providing ongoing assessment of needs and recommendations for services as indicated by customers' stated and documented needs. The role requires working with assigned customers to assist them in finding resources and coordinating appropriate and necessary services that facilitate their success and wellbeing in the community. The Adult Case Manager will monitor customers and their goals to ensure relevance and that customers have the resources and skills needed to maintain success in the community. This position operates under the direction of the Adult Case Management Supervisor or designee, with direct and indirect supervision in the field, functioning as a member of a team. Frequent travel is required to provide services throughout the county and Southwest Michigan.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or other human services field consistent with Medicaid regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social work practice as it relates to working with people with mental illness.
• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan driver's license; acceptable driving record in accordance with agency standards; vehicle insurance and provide own transportation.
• Ability to communicate effectively and comprehensively in verbal and written format.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage time and crisis situations flexibly and effectively, and demonstrate good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provides ongoing assessment of needs and recommendations for services.
• Works with assigned customers to assist them with finding resources and coordinate appropriate and necessary services.
• Monitors customers and their goals to ensure relevance and that customers have resources and skills needed to maintain success.
• Functions as a member of a team under the direction of the Adult Case Management Supervisor.
• Provides annual and ongoing psychosocial assessments.
• Develops individual plans of service and coordinates case management services.
• Monitors customers' stability, behavior, and progress toward goals.
• Links and coordinates services within VBCMH and with other agencies.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely customer records in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Assists with psychiatric medication checks and facilitates communication with the med clinic team.
• Informs customers of available options for services.
• Assists with finding and implementing residential placements.
• Counsels and supports customers as necessary, including appropriate interventions in crisis situations.
• Participates in admission process and discharge planning at psychiatric hospitals.

Benefits

• $38,850 - $52,211 per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree