Case Manager - Reentry

Cherry Health • Grand Rapids, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

For individuals transitioning from closed custody correctional facilities, Cherry Health provides Person Centered Reentry Services to ease the transition back into the community. Services are available at two locations: our Community Treatment Center (CTC) in Detroit and Community Alternatives Program (CAP) in Grand Rapids. Services include 24-hour residential treatment in a structured environment with individual and group counseling services. Some participants come to us directly from a correctional facility, while others come as part of a diversion program to keep them out of prison. Together, we work to address health issues (including behavioral health issues) and other reentry needs i.e., employment, education, housing, and fostering connections to help justice system involved persons successfully reintegrate back into their respective communities.
This is a full time, benefit eligible position typically working Monday - Friday onsite at our Community Alternatives Program.

Requirements

• Knowledge of recipient rights.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Crisis management
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Knowledge of correctional criminogenic needs
• Familiarity with the criminal justice system.
• Treatment plan development.
• Case conference formats.
• Vocational and career counseling.
• Group processes and group dynamics.
• Utilizing ancillary services and knowledge of available services.
• Statistical record keeping, research and data compilation.
• Bachelor’s degree in social, human services, criminal justice or behavioral science program required.
• Excellent driving record and current valid driver’s license.
• A minimum of one year experience working in human services, corrections, or community-based services.
• Work experience may be substituted for academic studies exchanging one year of work experience in a related field for one year of academic education.
• Total work experience needed in lieu of the combination of education and work experience is five years.
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Nice To Haves

• LMSW or Master’s degree preferred.
• MCBAP certification desired.
• Three years social work experience with at least two years of of group and case work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for case management and coordination of resident clinical activities, incident report hearings, collaborate with Clinical Supervisor and Manager on clinical issues.
• Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position.
• Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.
• Case management responsibilities on assigned clients to include: biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, individual counseling, group counseling, case conference presentation, progress reports to referral sources, facilitate outside appointments, aftercare development, discharge planning and paperwork.
• Consult with the Clinical Supervisor/Manager in developing and maintaining the continuity of treatment and resident activities within the program.
• Coordinate and monitor resident activities within the program treatment model.
• Participate in Program Review Team meetings to discuss trends and dynamics of the treatment population as well as participate in clinical case reviews.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups as assigned.
• Maintain therapeutic environment.
• Provide disciplinary action on incidents of clients in consultation with Clinical Supervisor, Manager.
• Maintain records of resident progress in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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