Case Manager – Children’s Severe Emotionally Disturbed (SED)

Macomb County Government

7d • $50,007 - $64,680

About The Position

Under direction, the Case Manager provides direct services to children with severe emotional disturbance, their family members, and designated others. The role implements program activities, participates in research and program evaluation, provides statistics as requested by administration, and links, monitors, and coordinates services for people served. The Case Manager coordinates care with physical health care providers, uses knowledge of community resources, and develops plans of service through a person-centered planning process.

This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position in Macomb County Community Mental Health. The current starting time is 8:30 a.m. The position is non-exempt, with overtime governed by the collective bargaining agreement, and is subject to a probationary period. It is grant- or externally funded and will continue only if sufficient funding is provided. The position involves home- and community-based work and operating an automobile for assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or another mental-health-related field.
• Meet one of the stated MDHHS PIHP/CMHSP Child Mental Health Professional qualification pathways: a qualifying physician, psychologist, licensed or limited-licensed master’s social worker, licensed or limited-licensed professional counselor, or registered nurse with specialized training and one year of experience examining, evaluating, and treating minors and their families; an individual with at least a bachelor’s degree in a mental-health-related field, training, and three years of supervised experience in that work; or an individual with at least a master’s degree in a mental-health-related field, training, and one year of experience in that work.
• Possess state licensure appropriate to the position and meet privileging and credentialing guidelines.
• Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable, insured automobile for authorized travel.
• Knowledge of resources within MCCMH and outside Macomb County Community Mental Health.
• Knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code and 401 criteria, mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of techniques for de-escalating and interacting in potentially dangerous situations and of applicable computer applications.
• Use sound professional judgment for the welfare and safety of people served.
• Work collaboratively and solution-focused, take accountability, and treat people with dignity while honoring individual differences.
• Engage effectively with diverse communities and interact inclusively while respecting cultural and socioeconomic differences.
• Work in an environment that embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign.
• Effectively speak, write, and understand English.
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions; accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files; maintain confidentiality; and work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or another related field.
• Experience with early childhood and children or adolescents with severe emotional disturbance.
• Completion of the Michigan Department of Community Health-sponsored three-day Wraparound training.
• Valid Michigan chauffeur’s license.
• Ability to effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and provide service planning, specialized and intensive case management, living-skills training, crisis intervention, advocacy, linking, and monitoring for assigned individuals.
• Perform home- and community-based interventions.
• Maintain department productivity and quality measures.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner in accordance with MCCMH requirements using the electronic medical record.
• Complete required MCCMH training and meet continuing education requirements established by the professional licensing board.
• Coordinate with families, aftercare programs, and ancillary support services to secure aftercare.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and supervision with the designated Clinical Supervisor.
• Monitor service effectiveness through face-to-face contact, facility visits, consultation with family members, significant others and service providers, and records review.
• Measure intervention effectiveness to determine outcomes and identify the needs of individuals served.
• Coordinate care with physical health care providers and link, monitor, and coordinate services.
• Participate in program activities, research, and program evaluation, and provide statistics as requested by administration.
• Operate an automobile while performing assigned duties.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no monthly premium for single, two-person, or family coverage.
• Health care, dental, and vision benefits effective the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

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