Case Manager - Children's Autism

Macomb County Government

23h • $50,007 - $64,680

About The Position

Under direction, provides direct services to children, young adults, and designated others diagnosed with autism. Participates and implements program activities and evaluations. Promotes and provides statistics, client assessing community-based resources, and coordinates with family members and ancillary services to secure continued care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or related field
• One (1) year of specialized training or professional work experience (documented fieldwork, internship) working with children and families
• Meet qualifications as specified in the MDHHS Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Qualifications per Medicaid Services as a CMHP (Child Mental Health Professional); An individual with specialized training or one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families and who is a psychologist, licensed or limited-licensed master’s social worker, licensed or limited-licensed professional counselor, or registered nurse; or
• An individual with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or another mental health-related field who is trained and has three (3) years of supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families; or
• An individual with a Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or other mental health-related fields who is trained and has one (1) year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families
• Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Windows, word processing and spreadsheet programs, and other computer software applications
• Michigan Mental Health Code
• Working understanding on practices for adherence to Medical Services Administration (MSA) Medicaid policies and procedures
• Skill in: Organization and time management
• Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our consumers
• 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
• Engage 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 language
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work independently

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling or other mental health-related field
• Three (3) years of experience working in early childhood and early child developmental stages
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments, service planning, case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, linking and monitoring supports and services for children and young adults with autism.
• Performs home and community-based interventions.
• Maintains department productivity and quality measures.
• Complies with Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) documentation requirements using electronic medical records.
• Completes MCCMH training and secures continuing education requirements determined by professional licensing board.
• Maintains professional relationships with the community, providers, and consumers.
• Works cooperatively with members of other disciplines, agencies, and community partners to ensure timely and accurate service provision.
• Coordinates with family, aftercare programs, and ancillary support services to secure aftercare.
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and supervision with Therapists.
• Monitors and evaluates consumer services through face-to-face consumer contact, facility visits, reviewing records, and consulting with family members, and service providers.
• Measures the effectiveness of interventions to determine outcomes and identify needs of the consumer.
• Works with families to develop family-driven, youth-guided, person-centered plans and coordinates with agencies to ensure fully integrated plan.
• Provides clear description of programs to consumer’s parent or guardian.
• Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees