Mental Health Case Manager - Supports Coordinator; Autism Services

Overview

Under the supervision of a Program Coordinator, this position serves as a Supports Coordinator for CMH consumers (birth to 21) who are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This position assists youth and their families with accessing appropriate supports and services. It also holds responsibility for assuring self-determination services are carried out appropriately for consumers within CMH. To do so this staff position will work with CMHOC staff, providers and fiscal intermediaries.

This is a full-time, benefited position based out of the James Street Campus located at 12265 James Street, Holland, MI. Typical working hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Flexibility to work early evening hours may be needed at times to accommodate family/client s needs. Travel to other county locations as needed.

• Receives consumer case referrals and conducts interviews to obtain necessary information to complete assessments of consumers’ needs and community/natural support systems.
• Develops plan of service with consumers and parents/guardians detailing the specific services the consumer will participate in including health, personal development, school, work, and family related services.
• Monitors implementation of the plan of service for each assigned consumer. This includes providing regular follow-up and monitoring services related to plan goals, objectives, and planned interventions and completing periodic reviews, required assessments and status reports.
• Assures adherence to all rules and regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services, and CARF.
• Coordinates services for consumers among all involved agency personnel as defined by the established treatment plan in areas such as housing, legal, clothing, medical/psychological care, social security, utilities, education, etc.
• Enhances community understanding and acceptance of developmentally disabled individuals and promotes mental health services through community presentations to civic and community agencies and other interested groups, as appropriate.
• Uses a computer to maintain complete and detailed case records consistent with Department of Community Health standards, agency procedures and requirements of third-party funding sources.
• Ensures that clinical documentation regarding consumers is kept secure and confidential and maintained consistent with Department of Community Health and Community Mental Health policies and procedures.
• Complies with recipient rights reporting requirements established by the Community Health Code and procedures of the Community Health Services Board.
• Assists respective supervisor(s) in evaluating the effectiveness of current programming and makes suggestions for improvements.
• Explains respite program and self-determination program to families, staff, community organizations and other parties.
• Maintains self-determination paperwork in coordination with fiscal intermediaries, quality improvement and other CMHOC staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in a human services discipline is required. Two years of relevant experience in a mental health agency is preferred. Upon hire, must be trained in Autism Benefit rules and complete 24 hours child specific training annually.

Ideally this individual will possess or obtain State of Michigan licensure as a Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker or Limited Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker. Must qualify as a QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional). Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license required.

• Good working knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as current supports and services coordination theory and practice for individuals with developmental disabilities. Good working knowledge of trauma theory.
• Good working knowledge of the principles and practices of medical record documentation and medical records management. Ability to produce timely clinical notes, assessments, and treatment plans.
• Good working knowledge of community resources.
• Understands and can apply a collaborative approach to both intra-agency and interagency relationships.
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