Care Manager (SST/LLBSW, ADN)

Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare System • Harris, MI

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About The Position

Northpointe is a Community Mental Health organization serving individuals with serious mental illness, emotional disturbance, substance abuse disorders, and intellectual/developmental disabilities across Iron, Dickinson, and Menominee counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The Care Manager works at the Hannahville location and assists individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or serious mental illness by linking and coordinating services and support systems. The role promotes maximum independence through person-centered planning, natural supports, medically necessary services, community resources, and recovery-oriented support.

The position supports the agency’s mission, vision, and values. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Employees may also be assigned other job-related duties by their supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW), registered nurse, or bachelor’s degree in a human services area.
• Meet the applicable Michigan licensure requirements: Limited Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker or Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker; Licensed Registered Nurse; or Registered Social Services Technician for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in human services.
• Social workers must obtain full licensure (LBSW) within six months of becoming eligible.
• Actively support the agency’s mission, vision, and values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness is preferred.
• Fully licensed candidates are eligible for a higher pay scale than the listed range.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing assessments of individuals’ strengths, abilities, disabilities, and needs using diagnostic, evaluative, and progress reports.
• Assist individuals in achieving maximum independence with medications and adherence to prescribed medications.
• Use person-centered planning practices in service delivery.
• Develop individual plans of service and arrange linkages to services based on individual needs, including residential, day program, rehabilitative services, DHHS, and Social Security.
• Facilitate treatment team meetings and take final responsibility for organizing and implementing each individual’s plan of service.
• Monitor services on an ongoing basis to assess adequacy, clinical outcomes, and individual satisfaction.
• Connect individuals and their families with community resources.
• Conduct case transfers and terminations in accordance with Northpointe policies and procedures.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures, licensing requirements, and the Medicaid Provider Manual.
• Prepare for and participate in Behavior Management Committee meetings as needed on a case-by-case basis.
• Provide education to individuals, family members, guardians, and staff about intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental illness, treatment issues, and recovery.
• Advocate for individuals to ensure their needs are addressed and their rights are protected.
• Develop individual safety plans of service and arrange linkages based on individual needs.
• Complete and maintain accurate and timely documentation according to agency policies and procedures, as monitored through electronic monitoring, chart audits, and applicable ELMER reports.
• Complete documentation electronically whenever possible, including capturing electronic signatures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level