Case Manager - ACT

Macomb County Government

21h • $50,007 - $64,680

About The Position

Under direction, provides direct services to persons served, family members and designated others. Implements program activities. Participates in research and program evaluation. Provides statistics as requested by administration. Links, monitors and coordinates person-served services. Coordinates care with physical health care provider(s). Develops a plan of service using a person-centered planning process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling or other mental health related field
• One (1) or more years of professional experience working in case management or supports coordination with persons who have mental illness or intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Must meet qualifications as specified in the MDHHS Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Qualifications per Medicaid Services as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional); 1) Individual with specialized training (including fieldwork and/or internships associated with the academic curriculum where the student works directly with persons receiving mental health services as part of that experience) or one year of experience working with a person who has mental illness; and is a psychologist, physician, educator (with a degree in education from an accredited program), social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, registered nurse, therapeutic recreation specialist, licensed or limited licensed professional counselor licensed/limited-licensed professional counselor, licensed or limited licensed marriage and family therapist, or a licensed physician’s assistant; or 2) An individual with at least a bachelor’s degree in a human services field
• Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines
• Must possess and maintain a current Michigan Chauffeur’s license within two (2) weeks from date of hire
• Knowledge of: Applicable computer applications
• Michigan Mental Health Code and its rules and regulations
• Various disciplines and assessment tools utilized by each discipline
• Working understanding on practices for adherence to Medical Services Administration (MSA) Medicaid policies and procedures
• Techniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous situations
• Skill in: Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our person’s served
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Analyzing information and completing reports
• Ability to: Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives
• Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily
• Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership
• Engages effectively with diverse communities; interact with people in an inclusive manner that respects cultural and socio-economic differences
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write, and understand the English
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information
• Work independently
• Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling or other mental health related field
• A minimum of one (1) year experience working in a hospital behavioral health setting
• Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, service planning, specialized intensive case management, living skills, training, crisis intervention, advocacy, linking and monitoring for assigned persons served.
• Performs home and community-based interventions, including transportation of persons served.
• Maintains department productivity and quality measures.
• Complies with Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) documentation requirements using electronic medical record (EMR).
• Completes required MCCMH training and meets continuing education requirements as determined by the professional licensing board.
• Maintains professional relationships with the provider community and persons served.
• Coordinates with family, aftercare programs, and ancillary support services to secure aftercare.
• Monitors person-served services to evaluate effectiveness through face-to-face person served contact, facility visits, consultation with family members/significant others and/or service providers and records review.
• Measures the effectiveness of interventions to determine outcomes and identify needs of the person served.
• Participates in on-call rotation as directed.
• Operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage.
• Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

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