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Outpatient Case Manager- Youth
Livonia Clinic - Livonia, MI
Overview
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
Worksite address
livonia, MI, 48153, US
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