Community-Based ACT Case Manager Specialist

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health; Houghton Lake (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

MERS Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Northern Lakes CMH Authority is seeking an ACT Case Manager Specialist in Houghton Lake to support individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring conditions within a community-based team. You will ensure continuity of services, conduct assessments, formulate plans, and advocate for consumer needs.

The role includes crisis intervention, group facilitation, and coordination of care across LOCUS-guided levels of care, with emphasis on recovery and community tenure.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; licensure required for practice.
• Three years post-degree experience in developmental disabilities or mental illness areas preferred.
• Licensed MSW/LP, LPC or Psychologist/licensure or equivalent considered.
• MCBAP certification or eligibility to obtain certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete annual assessment and person-centered planning for the most intensive non-residential services.
• Facilitate treatment plans addressing housing, relationships, healthcare, recovery, and community inclusion.
• Provide crisis intervention and participate in 24-hour on-call coverage.
• Serve as primary SUD therapist for cross-ed consumers when credentialed.
• Provide individual and family counseling and support for daily living and community functioning.
• Maintain knowledge of local community resources to advocate for independence.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Co-occurring disorders

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology

Licensed professional licensure

MCBAP Certification eligibility

Job description

Northern Lakes CMH Authority is seeking an ACT Case Manager Specialist in Houghton Lake to support individuals with serious mental illness and co-occurring conditions within a community-based team. You will ensure continuity of services, conduct assessments, formulate plans, and advocate for consumer needs.

The role includes crisis intervention, group facilitation, and coordination of care across LOCUS-guided levels of care, with emphasis on recovery and community tenure.