CASE MANAGER II

AgUpdate; Muskegon, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthWest in Muskegon County seeks a Case Manager II to coordinate comprehensive community services for individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. The role includes assessment, treatment planning, coordinating, monitoring, and advocacy to support consumers and families.

The position offers crisis intervention, on-call duties, and mental health education, with supervision of Case Manager I staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field or be eligible to graduate within 90 days and provide official transcript
• Minimum of one year of experience providing supports/services to persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Michigan Driver License within 30 days; reliable transportation is required

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or arrange comprehensive community services including assessment, treatment planning, coordinating, monitoring, review, and advocacy
• Provide crisis intervention and mental health education for consumers, families, and significant others
• Perform agency documentation of services and related work activities; supervise Case Manager I staff as needed

Skills

Experience with mental health services

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Communication skills

Case management

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

A Case Manager II, under general supervision and review, provides and/or arranges comprehensive community services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. Services include assessment, treatment planning, coordinating, monitoring, review, and advocacy. A Case Manager II also provides supportive services, crisis intervention, and mental health related education for consumers, families, and significant others, and provides on-call services. A Case Manager II performs, coordinates, and monitors agency documentation of services provided and performs related work activities as assigned. A Case Manager II trains, mentors, collaborates with, and provides oversight to Case Manager I staff.

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a human services field, such as psychology, social work, human services, or related field, OR be eligible to graduate within 90 days of application and able to submit an official transcript upon appointment to position; AND Have a minimum of one (1) year of experience in providing supports and/or services to persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance use disorders; please note, internships count as work experience if they are documented in the Work Experience section of the employment application
• Possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
• Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

Preferred but Not Required

• Bilingual candidates highly desired.
• Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
• Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

A Case Manager II works within the Client Services Offices and program locations of HealthWest, although travel throughout the County by use of personal resources is required.

EVALUATION CONTENT

Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE

Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicant's employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.

MUSKEGON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MUSKEGON COUNTY HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT

RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE