Care Manager: Behavioral Health & Community Services

Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare System; Virgil Location (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare System seeks a Behavioral Health Care Manager to link and coordinate services for individuals with developmental disabilities or serious mental illness. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, linking to residential and community resources, and ongoing service monitoring.

The position includes leading team meetings, developing individual plans, and advocacy to ensure needs and rights are addressed within regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in social work, nursing, or human services.
• Knowledge of Michigan Medicaid Provider Manual, MDHHS, and Mental Health Code preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical requirements and regulatory standards.
• Ability to write IPOS and service plans, and to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ongoing assessment to identify strengths, disabilities, and needs.
• Assist individuals with medications adherence and related supports.
• Utilize person-centered planning in service delivery.
• Develop individual service plans with links to residential, day programs, and community services.
• Facilitate treatment team meetings and oversee implementation of service plans.
• Monitor services and outcomes, ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Person-centered planning

Coordination

Communication

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or nursing or human services

Michigan license requirements

LBSW eligibility / Licensed Social Worker

Licensed Registered Nurse

Registered Social Services Technician

Experience with intellectual/developmental disability or mental illness preferred

Job description

Northpointe Behavioral Healthcare System seeks a Behavioral Health Care Manager to link and coordinate services for individuals with developmental disabilities or serious mental illness. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, linking to residential and community resources, and ongoing service monitoring.

The position includes leading team meetings, developing individual plans, and advocacy to ensure needs and rights are addressed within regulatory requirements.