Behavioral Health Case Manager - Community Support & Advocacy

Riverwoodcenter; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 Holidays

20 PTO Days

Defined Benefit Pension

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability (Short & Long-Term)

Flexible Spending

Job summary

Riverwood Center of Michigan seeks a dedicated case manager to provide community-based services to individuals with behavioral health needs and their families. The role involves planning, linking and coordinating access to health and social services, and monitoring progress through Person Centered Plans.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a mental health field and at least one year of relevant experience, along with strong computer skills and reliable transportation for community

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in an appropriate mental health discipline.
• One or more years’ experience providing treatment to individuals’ mental illness.
• Excellent computer and interpersonal skills, punctuality, ability to organize and manage several projects/tasks simultaneously, and work independently.
• Must have reliable means of transportation for community outings.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management services in the community to consumers with severe mental illness and their families.
• Assists in planning, linking, advocacy, coordination and monitoring; to assist consumers in gaining access to health services, financial assistance, employment, education, social services and natural supports.
• Assesses needs, develops and monitors Person Centered Plans and documents treatment in an accurate and timely manner.
• May provide coordination of care between the criminal justice system and consumers with mental illness that participate in the Berrien County Mental Health Court and/or the prisoner re-entry initiative.

Job description

Riverwood Center of Michigan seeks a dedicated case manager to provide community-based services to individuals with behavioral health needs and their families. The role involves planning, linking and coordinating access to health and social services, and monitoring progress through Person Centered Plans.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a mental health field and at least one year of relevant experience, along with strong computer skills and reliable transportation for community