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Outpatient Case Manager- Youth

Starfish Family Services, Inc.

Livonia, MIFull-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Livonia, MI
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Valid State Of Michigan Chauffeur’s Driver’s LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

Starfish Family Services, Inc. is hiring an Outpatient Case Manager- Youth. The Outpatient Case Manager is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, and monitoring Mental Health/Community Services for children aged 0-18 and their families in Western Wayne County. This community-based position involves maintaining contact with families, developing service plans, and assisting with advocacy for appropriate community services.

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

Successful candidates bring Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP), Bachelor's In Mental Health Or Related Field, and 3+ Years Supervised Experience With Minors. Important skills include Knowledge Of Wayne County Systems. Preferred (not required): Liaison Relationships, Client Comprehensive Assessment, Service Plan Development, and Advocacy.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Knowledge of Wayne County SystemsLiaison RelationshipsClient Comprehensive AssessmentService Plan DevelopmentAdvocacyOut-of-Home Placement FacilitationCommunity Resources DatabaseFlexible HoursCase ReviewsStaff TrainingClient File Management

Qualifications

Child Mental Health ProfessionalBachelor's in Mental Health or Related Field3 Years Supervised Experience in Examination, Evaluation, and Treatment of MinorsReliable Mode of TransportationCurrent Valid State of Michigan Chauffeur’s Driver’s LicenseAutomobile InsurancePrior Experience in Community Health Setting

Full job description

Position Type Full Time

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Outpatient Case Manager is responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination, and monitoring of Mental Health/Community Services to children ages 0 - 18 years-old 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).

  • Minimum if a bachelor’s degree in a mental health, or related field, from an accredited school.

  • Minimum of 3 years of supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors (ages 0 - 18) and their families is required. • Prior experience working in a Community Health setting preferred.

COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES:

  • 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 a comprehensive database 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

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