• Outpatient Case Manager

    Starfish Family Services, Inc. (Westland, MI)


    Salary Range $50,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary

    Level Experienced

    Position Type Full Time

     

    Job Shift Day

     

    Education Level 4 Year Degree

     

    Category Health Care

    Description

    POSITION SUMMARY:

    The Outpatient Case Manager is responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination, and monitoring of Mental Health/Community Services to children, youth, and their families who reside within Western Wayne County. This is a community-based position.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

    + Must meet criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP).

    + Bachelor’s degree in a mental health or related field from an accredited school with a minimum three years of supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families is required.

    + Master’s degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited school preferred with one year of experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families preferred

    + Prior experience working in a Community Health setting preferred

    + Current valid professional licensure/certification in the State of Michigan preferred

    COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES:

    + Must possess a current valid State of Michigan driver’s license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS and our insurance carrier guidelines for the transportation of children/ clients.

    + Knowledge of various systems operating in Wayne County (i.e. Community Mental Health, Department of Social Services, Juvenile Court, Probate Court, School).

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Maintain a minimum of monthly face-to-face contact with the family regarding the client’s case and the family’s needs in the family home, school, and/or other community setting.

    + Develop/maintain liaison relationships with various community facilities.

    + Develop, in a timely manner, a written client comprehensive assessment and service plan, which identifies the needs of the client/family.

    + Assist the family in advocacy for the development and provision of appropriate community services for the client.

    + Facilitate the out-of-home placement of a client when necessary.

    + Develop and maintain comprehensive data base of current community resources for staff and clients.

    + Work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the program and clients.

    + Participate in and contribute to staff case reviews and staff training in collaboration with mental health therapist.

    + Responsible for keeping client files in order and up to date.

    LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    + Must have reliable mode of transportation Must possess a current valid State of Michigan chauffeur’s driver’s license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS and our insurance carrier guidelines for the transportation of children/ clients.

     

    Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    EOE/M/F/D/V