Case Manager – Children’s Severe Emotionally Disturbed (SED)

Macomb-County-Government; Michigan; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Macomb County is seeking a Case Manager for Children’s Severe Emotionally Disturbed (SED) to provide direct services, assessments, and care coordination within MCCMH. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, collaboration with families, and linkage to healthcare and community resources.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field and relevant experience; master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field.
• Experience in case management or behavioral health preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct service to clients and families.
• Performs assessments and develops plans of service.
• Coordinates with health providers and aftercare services.
• Maintains documentation in EMR and participates in trainings.
• Monitors outcomes and reports to supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in mental health field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.CLASSIFICATION TITLE:Case Manager – Children’s Severe Emotionally Disturbed (SED)SALARY:$50,007.10 - $64,680.01DEPARTMENT:Community Mental HealthOpening Date:10/20/2026Closing Date:11/03/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt – Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining AgreementEMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary periodCURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.LOCATION: http://www.mccmh.net/locations/GENERAL SUMMARYUnder direction, provides direct service to people served, family members, and designated others. Implements program activities, participates in research & program evaluation, and provides statistics as requested by administration. Link, monitor, and coordinate services for persons served. Coordinate care with physical health care provider(s). Familiarity of community resources. Develop plan of service using person-centered planning process.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESConducts assessments, service planning, specialized and intensive case management, living skills, training, crisis intervention, advocacy, linking and monitoring for assigned persons served.Performs home and community-based interventions.Maintains department productivity and quality measures.Complies with Macomb County Community Mental Health (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.Coordinates with family, aftercare programs, and ancillary support services to secure aftercare.Participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and supervision with the designated Clinical Supervisor.Monitors services for individuals served to evaluate effectiveness through face-to-face contact, facility visits, consultation with family members, significant others, service providers, and records review.Measures the effectiveness of interventions to determine outcomes and identify needs of the individuals served.Operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties.Performs related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSRequired Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or other mental health related fieldMeet qualifications as specified in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan/ Community Mental Health Services Program (PIHP/CMHSP) Qualifications per Medicaid Services as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) below:1) Individual with specialized training and one (1) year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families and who is a physician, psychologist, licensed or limited-licensed master’s social worker, licensed or limited-licensed professional counselor, or registered nurse; OR2) An individual with at least a bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited school who is trained and has three (3) years of supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families; OR3) An individual with at least a master’s degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited school who is trained and has one (1) year of experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families. For the Behavioral Health Treatment/Applied Behavior Analysis (BHT/ABA) services individuals must be a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA), Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), or Psychologist working within their scope of practice with extensive knowledge and training on behavior analysis and BCBA certified by 9/30/2020.Preferred Education and Experience:Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or another related fieldExperience in Early Childhood and severely emotionally disturbed children/adolescentsAttended Wraparound training (Michigan Department of Community Health sponsored) 3-day trainingRequired Licenses or Certifications:Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelinesPossession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travelPreferred Licenses or Certifications:Possession of a valid Michigan Chauffer’s licenseCOMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIESKnowledge of:Resources within MCCMH and outside of Macomb County Community Mental HealthThe Michigan Mental Health Code/401 criteriaMental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and developmental disabilitiesTechniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous situationsApplicable computer applicationsSkill in:Using good professional judgement for the welfare and safety of our persons servedAbility to: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 initiativesAccountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, dailyRespectful: 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 leadershipEngage effectively with diverse communities; interact with people in an inclusive manner that respects cultural and socio-economic differencesWork in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity CampaignEffectively speak, write, and understand the EnglishEffectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferredUnderstand and carry out oral and/or written instructionsAccurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic filesMaintain the confidentiality of informationWork independentlyWORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONSThe 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/ContinuouslyWork EnvironmentOffice or similar indoor environment: F/COutdoor environment: N/SStreet environment (near moving traffic): N/SConstruction site: N/SConfined space: N/SExposuresIndividuals who are hostile or irate: OIndividuals with known violent backgrounds: OExtreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/SExtreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/SCommunicable diseases: N/SMoving mechanical parts: N/SFumes or airborne particles: N/SToxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/SLoud noises (85+ decibels): N/SBlood Borne Pathogens: N/SPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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/ContinuouslyDemandBalancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/CBending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/CClimbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/SCrawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/SDigging: N/SDriving on sealed and unsealed roads: OGrasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/CKneeling to work at low levels: OManual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/CLift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:Up to 10 pounds: N/SUp to 50 pounds: N/SMore than 50 pounds: N/SOver 100 pounds: N/SPush/Pull objects away from or towards the body: OReaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): OSitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/CStanding in an upright position without movement: F/CWalking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/CRunning considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/SGENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERSComplies 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.