Case Manager I, II or III

Livingston County Community Mental Health • Howell, MI

14h

About The Position

Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority is hiring Case Managers at Levels I, II, or III for its Community Independence Programs. Case managers assess adults with behavioral health and/or mild substance-use needs, identify goals, develop person-centered treatment plans, and link and coordinate clients with community resources. They may also facilitate groups and assist with evidence-based practice interventions. Services are provided in both the office and the community. The role calls for effective collaboration with a vibrant, team-oriented staff and good knowledge of community resources. Case managers work under the supervision of the Mental Health Program Director and Program Coordinator.

The agency describes its mission as supporting individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery, and self-determination for Livingston County residents. The position offers regular supervision, collaboration with experienced colleagues, opportunities to develop clinical skills and take on special projects, potential career advancement, and a comprehensive training program in evidence-based treatments and related practices.

Requirements

• Commitment to the agency’s shared values and community care, including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care, and improvement.
• Strong teaming skills and ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative team-oriented environment.
• Experience treating adults with serious mental health needs; experience with substance-use needs may also be relevant.
• Valid Michigan driver's license.
• Case Manager III: Master’s degree and Michigan licensure as LMSW, LLP, or LPC.
• Case Manager II: Master’s degree and Michigan limited licensure as LLMSW, TLLP, or LLPC, with ability to obtain full licensure within two years of hire. Promotion to Case Manager III upon receipt of full license.
• Case Manager I: Bachelor’s degree in a human-services-related field or a bachelor’s degree in social work. For a social work degree, LBSW or LLBSW licensure is required; an LLBSW must obtain full LBSW licensure within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess adults for behavioral health and/or mild substance-use needs.
• Identify client goals and develop person-centered treatment plans.
• Link and coordinate clients with needed community resources.
• Facilitate groups and assist with evidence-based practice interventions, as applicable.
• Provide services in office and community settings.
• Collaborate as part of a team and use knowledge of community resources.

Benefits

• $2,000 employee signing incentive for eligible new regular full-time employees, less applicable taxes and subject to terms and conditions.
• 5% employer retirement contribution and voluntary 457(b) salary deferment plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to 2 times salary.
• Long-term disability coverage and employer contributions to medical and dental coverage.
• Vision coverage, short-term disability, accident coverage, legal and identity theft programs, and voluntary life insurance.
• Spring Health mental health wellness program with free counseling, life coaches, and self-care tools.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal time, 13 holidays (including 4 floating holidays), and choices through a Cafeteria Benefit plan.
• Regular supervision, clinical skill-development opportunities, and comprehensive training in evidence-based treatments.

What This Job Offers

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