Position Title:      Mental Health Case Manager   

Employment Classification:    Independent Contractor (1099) 



Major Areas of Responsibility:  

• Works with children, adults, and families with behavioral, emotional and mental illnesses.  


•  Works as a partner in a collaborative decision making team and independently, making significant case plan decisions regarding families assigned for targeted case management services.


• Mental Health Rehabilitation Services include: linking, monitoring, collaborating, teaching, coaching, role modeling, and supporting families with mental illness in order to reduce impairments and maximize their growth that interfere with their daily functioning.


• Provides support with housing stability, effective employment readiness, school completion, independent living skills and money management.


• Addresses barriers and obstacles to help the families achieve permanence in the home, school, workforce and community.  


•  Reduce recidivism for our delinquency cases.  


• Provides crisis management services.  


•  Coordinates with all team members monthly to ensure a healthy collaborative approach.  


•  Follows and abides by Medicaid guidelines, including daily documentation and a 24-hour turn around in submitting progress notes.  


• Participates in Full Service Treatment Team meetings monthly.  


•  Work with consumers to develop and implement individual Care Plans; including identifying goals and milestones.  


•  Link families with available programs and community resources.  


• Follows Recipient Rights guidelines.  


• Participates in required staff meetings and trainings.  


•  Attends court hearings and medical appointments with families, as needed.

•  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in Social Work, or a related field.  


• Three  years’ experience, working in the human services field with children; and case management preference  


•  Knowledge of social services, criminal justice system, and housing resources.


•  Flexible working schedule.  


•  Being culturally sensitive to the diverse population of the families and co-workers served.  


• Demonstrates a basic understanding of adolescent & child abuse issues.


•  Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, and Access; and internet applications. Data entry knowledge and experience a MUST.


•  Willingness to use electronic medical record (EMR) to for case documentation. 


• Proficient writing skills & comfortable presenting oneself in community settings  


•  Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.  


•  Pass background checks.   

• Passionate about serving others


•  Approach projects, activities and other job functions with flexibility and a positive attitude  


•  Critical thinking


• Advocacy


• Interviewing skills


• Must be a team player  


•  Enjoys working directly with families, volunteers, community partners, etc.