Classification Title
Case Manager - Children's SED (Severe Emotionally Disturbed)
Salary
$48,083.75 - $62,192.32
Department
Community Mental Health
Opening Date
04/11/2025
Closing Date
04/26/2025 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
General Summary
Under direction, provides direct service to consumers, family members and designated others; implements program activities; participates in research and program evaluation; provides statistics as requested by administration; link, monitor and coordinate consumer services; coordinate care with physical health care provider(s); familiarity of community resources; develop plan of service using person centered planning process. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Conducts assessments, service planning, specialized and intensive case management, living skills, training, crisis intervention, advocacy, linking and monitoring for assigned consumers.
Performs home and community-based interventions.
Maintains department productivity and quality measures.
Complies with MCCMH documentation requirements in a timely manner with use of electronic medical record.
Completes required MCCMH trainings and meets continuing education requirements as determined by professional licensing board.
Maintains professional relationships with provider community and consumers.
Maintains cooperative and effective workplace relationships.
Coordinates with family, aftercare programs, and ancillary support services to secure aftercare.
Participates in staff meetings, in-service training and supervision with Clinical Supervisor.
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.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
An individual with a bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field who is trained and has three years supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families; or
An individual with a master’s degree in mental health-related field who is trained and has one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: N/S
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C
Kneeling to work at low levels: O
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below):
Up to 10 pounds: O
Up to 50 pounds: N/S
More than 50 pounds: N/S
Over 100 pounds: N/S
Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
General Requirements And Disclaimers
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 those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 411 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.
GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.
Case Manager - Children's SED (Severe Emotionally Disturbed)
Salary
$48,083.75 - $62,192.32
Department
Community Mental Health
Opening Date
04/11/2025
Closing Date
04/26/2025 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
General Summary
Under direction, provides direct service to consumers, family members and designated others; implements program activities; participates in research and program evaluation; provides statistics as requested by administration; link, monitor and coordinate consumer services; coordinate care with physical health care provider(s); familiarity of community resources; develop plan of service using person centered planning process. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Conducts assessments, service planning, specialized and intensive case management, living skills, training, crisis intervention, advocacy, linking and monitoring for assigned consumers.
Performs home and community-based interventions.
Maintains department productivity and quality measures.
Complies with MCCMH documentation requirements in a timely manner with use of electronic medical record.
Completes required MCCMH trainings and meets continuing education requirements as determined by professional licensing board.
Maintains professional relationships with provider community and consumers.
Maintains cooperative and effective workplace relationships.
Coordinates with family, aftercare programs, and ancillary support services to secure aftercare.
Participates in staff meetings, in-service training and supervision with Clinical Supervisor.
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.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Doctorate in Psychology or a directly related mental health field from an accredited college or university
- A minimum of one (1) year experience managing services for individuals who are classified as; Severely Emotionally Disturbed children/adolescents
- Experience in Early Childhood
- Attended Wraparound training (Michigan Department of Community Health sponsored) 3-day training
- Meets qualifications as specified in the MCHHS Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Qualifications per Medicaid Services-CMHP (Child Mental Health Professional) qualifications. Must meet one of the three criteria below:
An individual with a bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field who is trained and has three years supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families; or
An individual with a master’s degree in mental health-related field who is trained and has one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families
- Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
- Possession of a valid Michigan Chauffer’s license
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
- Working knowledge of resources within MCCMH and outside of Macomb County Community Mental Health
- Considerable knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code/401 criteria
- Knowledge of mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and developmental disabilities
- Knowledge of techniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous situations
- Knowledge of applicable computer applications
- Using good professional judgement for the welfare and safety of our consumers
- Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives
- Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily
- Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership
- Engage effectively with diverse communities; interact with people in an inclusive manner that respects cultural and socio-economic differences
- Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
- Effectively speak, write, and understand the English
- Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information
- Work independently
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: N/S
Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C
Kneeling to work at low levels: O
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below):
Up to 10 pounds: O
Up to 50 pounds: N/S
More than 50 pounds: N/S
Over 100 pounds: N/S
Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
General Requirements And Disclaimers
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 those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 411 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.
GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.