Case Manager – Specialized Care & Emergency Services (LBSW, LLBSW)

West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce seeks a Case Manager – Specialized Care & Emergency Services to join our team in Kalamazoo. This full-time, day-shift role starts at $50,440 per year and offers opportunities to support individuals in behavioral health crises through collaborative, trauma-informed care.

Responsibilities include crisis assessment, connecting clients with community resources, and working with partners to determine the appropriate level of care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work required.
• Minimum of one year experience with adults with serious mental illness, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Experience with youth with serious emotional disturbances and co-occurring disorders is a plus.
• A valid Michigan driver's license and licensure (LBSW or LLBSW) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term crisis services as part of the ICS team.
• Deliver collaborative, strengths-based, trauma-informed care to individuals and families.
• Evaluate individuals and families and connect them to community resources and services.
• Coordinate with community providers to assess and determine the appropriate level of care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Resource coordination

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Case Manager – Specialized Care & Emergency Services (LBSW, LLBSW)

Full Time, Day Shift
Minimum Starting Salary: $50,440/yr commensurate with experience

Do you have a passion for improving the health of individuals receiving behavioral healthservices? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a full-time (40hrs/wk) Case Manager – Specialized Care & Emergency Services!

What You Will Be Doing Working as an Case Manager – Specialized Care & Emergency Services you will work as a member of our ICS team to provide short term crisis services to individuals in our community. This position will provide collaborative, strengths based, trauma informed care to adults and/or youth and their families who are experiencing a mental health crisis. You will assist individuals and families by evaluating, providing support and connecting to resources and services in the community in collaboration with community providers and resources in order to assess and/or provide the appropriate level of care.

What We Require You will have a bachelor’s degree in social work with a minimum of one years’ experience working with adults with serious mental illness, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders that also have co-morbid health conditions. You will also have experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbances and co-occurring disorders. Individuals with a BSW will provide crisis intervention services, connect individuals with resources and complete safety planning with at risk individuals. A valid Michigan Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required. Required License: LBSW, or LLBSW.

Why Work For ISK Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo communityevery day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment thatvalues diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education forprofessional development.

We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirementplans insouthwest Michigan including a 6.2% retirement match and pension plan!

You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, Generous PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTOhours for participating in our wellness program! Kalamazoo is the home of the KalamazooPromise!

Who We Are Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults withmental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to helpthem succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate andshare resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in atrauma-informed environment.

Come Join Us!

Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidatesare invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations,including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.

Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing. Requires light lifting up to25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending. Requires coordination of hands and/oreye/hand/foot and ability to hear and communicate verbally.

Working Conditions – In office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, andtelephones. Use of computer for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. May be exposed tobloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. May encounter communityenvironments that include homes, schools, courts, and other community settings that may or maynot be barrier-free. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area may be required

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