Case Manager - Fulltime

Description

Gratiot Integrated Health Network (GIHN) has an immediate opening for a full-time Case Manager, to provide case management services to individual adults that are identified as high-risk, with co-occurring disorders and serious behavioral health challenges. The Case Manager is responsible for case coordination, linking, monitoring, and implementation of all aspects of individual consumer plans of service for adults, and their families, in our program. The Case Manager/Supports Coordinator performs initial and annual assessment of consumers receiving mental health services, facilitates and coordinates team meetings to determine appropriate treatment planning, makes referrals for other services as appropriate, and provides crisis intervention and support for consumers in various levels of distress. The case manager services as the primary point of contact for multi-disciplinary treatment and ensures cohesive and continuous care for individuals with multiple, complex needs.

With one of our strategic priorities focused on becoming a leading employer of choice in Mid-Michigan, GIHN offers competitive salary, benefits and paid time off, all of which begin on your first day of employment. Here are just a few reasons why you should consider GIHN as your next, and last, employer:

• Flexible working conditions
• Medical insurance you can trust with BCBS of Michigan. Low employee contribution and employer funded HSA.
• Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision at low, to no, employee cost.
• Paid maternal, paternal and adoption leave.
• Student Loan Forgiveness options with Public Service Loan Forgiveness and State-Funded programs
• 182 hours of paid time off able to be earned in first year which increases with longevity, plus 13 paid holidays
• Corebridge financial planning manages our social security opt-out program, along with 401a, 457b and an annual employer contribution of 7.5%.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• Employer paid short term disability
• On-site pharmacy for employee convenience

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt/Salary Status

SALARY RANGE: $ $52,020.80 - $73,403.20

Requirements

Requirements

Competencies.

Must demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques which reflect an understanding and awareness of trauma and social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served. GIHN employees will actively support the goal of person centered planning and integrated care through the recovery process and will acknowledge and develop competencies to support the understanding of the complexities of the human condition and the manner in which physical health, substance use disorders and physical and/or emotional trauma are interrelated to the need for mental health services. Must demonstrate computer skills, including entering and retrieving data. Must be able to read and interpret statistical data. Must demonstrate high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Must exhibit strong spelling, grammar and both oral and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibility.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.

Physical Demands.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work.

This is a full-time position. Some flexibility in hours is allowed but the employee is expected to be available during the core works hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the majority of the time, and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status, unless an adjusted schedule is pre-approved. Some evening hours and weekends may be required.

Travel.

This job requires travel throughout Gratiot County, and may possible require some additional travel for training and/or conferences.

Required Education and Experience.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Counseling, Special Education or a related field, is required. Michigan licensure appropriate to professional degree, i.e. LLBSW, LBSW, RN, BSN, MSN, LMSW, SST, RSW, CSW, etc., is required. Must have experience in the provision of services to individuals with mental health illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in a mental health or other human services agency including QIDP, QMHP or CMHP.

Preferred Education and Experience.

Three years of work experience in the mental health field.

EEO Statement.

GIHN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other protected status. Equal opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. GIHN expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above, or any other protected status. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Other Duties.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The above functions will also incorporate knowledge about and actively support culturally competent recovery based practices, person-centered planning and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumers in the recovery process, as applicable to the work performed.