Support Coordinator I II or III

Livingston County Community Mental Health•Howell, MI

About The Position

Livingston County Community Mental Health Authority is hiring a Support Coordinator at Level I, II, or III. Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator and Program Director, the Support Coordinator assesses the needs of people served, identifies goals, develops person-centered plans, oversees and monitors service implementation, and links and coordinates individuals with community agencies. The role supports individuals in enhancing their independence, integrates physical and behavioral health, and uses a strengths-based approach. This full-time position is 40 hours per week and may serve children, adolescents, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Support Coordinator works with a multidisciplinary team that may include Community Mental Health staff, community agencies, family members, and others, and attends client meetings in the office or community. The role uses an electronic medical record and requires adherence to confidentiality and the Michigan Mental Health Code. The position is supervised and offers regular supervision, collaboration with experienced colleagues, opportunities to develop clinical skills and take on special projects, potential career advancement, and training in evidence-based treatments and practices. The agency describes its mission as supporting individualized pathways to wellness, resilience, recovery, and self-determination for Livingston County residents.

Requirements

A valid Michigan driver's license is required.
Candidates must be committed to the agency's shared values and community care, including clinical excellence, community inclusion, community benefit, innovation, integrated care, and improvement.
Strong teaming skills are required.
Support Coordinator Level I: Bachelor's degree in social work or equivalent and LBSW or LLBSW required. Employees hired with LLBSW must obtain full LBSW within two years of hire.
Support Coordinator Level II: Master's degree in social work or equivalent and LLMSW or equivalent required. Employees hired at the LLMSW level must obtain full LMSW within two years of hire.
Support Coordinator Level III: Master's degree in social work or equivalent and LMSW, LPC, or LLP required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness, and substance use is preferred.
Prior experience working in a Community Mental Health System as a Support Coordinator or Case Manager is preferred.
Experience working with electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess the needs of individuals served.
Identify goals and develop person-centered plans.
Oversee and monitor the implementation of services.
Link and coordinate individuals with community agencies.
Assist individuals served in enhancing their independence.
Integrate physical and behavioral health into support coordination.
Use a strengths-based approach.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, which may include Community Mental Health staff, community agencies, family members, and others.
Attend client meetings in the office or in the community.
Use an electronic medical record and comply with confidentiality requirements and the Michigan Mental Health Code.

Benefits

$2,000 employee signing incentive, less applicable taxes, for eligible new regular full-time employees; terms and conditions are provided with an offer.
5% employer retirement contribution and a voluntary 457(b) salary deferment plan.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to two times salary.
Long-term disability coverage.
Employer contributions to BCBS medical and Guardian dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Short-term disability coverage.
Accident coverage.
Legal and identity theft programs.
Voluntary life insurance.
Spring Health mental health wellness program with free counseling, life coaches, and self-care tools.
Paid vacation, sick, and personal time, plus 13 holidays, including four floating holidays.
Cafeteria Benefit plan.