Case Manager-Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Macomb County Government • West, WV

5d • $50,007 - $64,680 • Onsite

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. This position may involve periodic transportation of consumers, based on individual needs, using an agency-owned vehicle.

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); 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 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

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

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• 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: Mid Level