Posting: Case Manager II - Assertive Community Treatment

May 10, 2019


SALARY: $41,157.04 - $51,446.28 Annually

OPENING DATE: 05/09/19

CLOSING DATE: 05/22/19 05:00 PM

DEPARTMENT: Macomb County Community Mental Health

HIRING AUTHORITY: Executive Director

F.L.S.A. STATUS: Non-exempt

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m. The position requires a current Michigan Chauffeur's license.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction, provides direct services to consumers, family members and designated others; implements program activities; participates in research and program evaluation; provides statistics as requested by administration; links, monitors and coordinates consumer services; coordinates care with physical health care provider(s); develops plan of service using person centered planning process; performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducts assessments, service planning, specialized intensive case management, living skills, training, crisis intervention, advocacy, linking and monitoring for assigned consumers.
  • Performs home and community based interventions, including transportation of consumers.
  • Maintains department productivity and quality measures.
  • Complies with Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) documentation requirements using electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Completes required MCCMH trainings and meets continuing education requirements as determined by professional licensing board.
  • Maintains professional relationships with provider community and consumers.
  • Coordinates with family, aftercare programs, and ancillary support services to secure aftercare.
  • Participates in staff meetings, in service training and supervision with Therapist III.
  • Monitors consumer services to evaluate effectiveness through face to face consumer contact, facility visits, consultation with family members/significant others and/or service providers and records review.
  • Measures the effectiveness of interventions to determine outcomes and identify needs of the consumer.
  • Required to participate in on-call rotation as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling or other mental health related field from an accredited college or university.

A minimum of one (1) year of professional work experience managing services for consumers who are classified as Mentally Ill.

Must meet one of the two criteria below:

1) Meet qualifications as specified in the MDHHS Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Qualifications per Medicaid Services as a QMHP (Qualified Mental Health Professional); Individual with specialized training or one year of experience working with a person who has mental illness; and is a psychologist, physician, educator (with a degree in education from an accredited program), social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, registered nurse, therapeutic recreation specialist, rehabilitation counselor, licensed or limited licensed professional counselor

2) An individual with a Bachelor's degree in a human services field who was hired prior to January 1, 2008 and performed in the role of a QIDP prior to January 1, 2008.

Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines.

Must possess and maintain a current Michigan Chauffeur's license within 2 weeks from date of hire.

Attend Assertive Community Treatment training within 6 months of hire.

 

PREFERRED:

A minimum of one (1) year experience working in a hospital behavioral health setting.

SKILLS AND SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Considerable knowledge of the subject matter related to work assignments and is able to make decisions within the context of general guidelines and procedures.
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality and knowledge of HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
  • Ability to effectively speak, write and understand the English language.
  • Ability to speak and understand a language other than English is preferred.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, Administrators, Department Heads, staff, union officials and the public.
  • Ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy.
  • Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed, to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with frequent contact with customers.
  • Bends, stoops and reaches in order to file, search for and retrieve records and documents.
  • Manual dexterity and regular fine-finger and hand/wrist motions are required for operating a keyboard, writing and filing.
  • Seeing (vision), sitting, talking/speaking, or listening/hearing are regularly required.
  • Operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties.

General Requirements and/or Disclaimers​​​​​​​

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of personnel so classified.

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by these statutes.

Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION - This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.

The American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME LOCAL 411) bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.

For more information on Macomb County Community Mental Health visit https://www.mccmh.net/


IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.macombgov.org

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:

1 South Main Street

6th Floor

Mount Clemens, MI 48043

586-469-5280

human.resources@macombgov.org

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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