PART TIME - Bachelor Level Social Worker / Case Manager- Adult Services

Job Opportunity: PART TIME - Bachelor Level Social Worker/Case Manager – Adult Services Team
Location: Newaygo County Mental Health

Newaygo County Mental Health is seeking a PART TIME - Bachelor Level Social Worker/ Case Manager to join our Adult Services Team. This role will focus on providing case management to adults with severe mental illness and/or developmental disabilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of duties, including behavioral assessments, treatment planning, case coordination, advocacy, medical consultation, transportation arrangements (when appropriate), and other tasks needed to provide comprehensive support coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct behavioral assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate services and monitor client progress, providing advocacy as needed.
• Arrange transportation and medical consultation when appropriate.
• Provide ongoing support and assistance in accessing community resources.
• Ensure that services align with person-centered planning and meet individual needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (LLBSW or LBSW) is preferred; will consider Human Services Degree
• State licensure (LLBSW or LBSW) and a valid Michigan driver’s license .
• Strong belief in the value of person-centered planning and experience in delivering community-based services.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer skills and the ability to manage case documentation.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle frequent interruptions.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly Rate of Pay Range : $25.24 - $32.11 based on licensure and experience.
• Excellent benefits package.

Join a supportive and dynamic team that is committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals with severe mental illness and developmental disabilities. Apply today!

Agency Information:

Newaygo County Mental Health (Newaygo CMH) is a comprehensive service provider for Mental Health services in Newaygo County. Newaygo CMH is located in White Cloud, Michigan “Where the North Begins and the Pure Waters Flow”. We are just a 50 minute drive North of Grand Rapids or Muskegon. We are also a 30 minute drive from Big Rapids and just over 1 hour drive from Ludington. 

Newaygo CMH is committed to meeting the challenges of the 21 st century. As part of this commitment, Newaygo CMH is dedicated to developing the competencies necessary to provide comprehensive mental health services for clients. Our clients include both adults and children who are intellectually and developmentally impaired, children with severe emotional impairments, as well as adults with mental illness (who may also have a substance abuse issues) in a managed care environment. Improving the wellness and recovery of those identified citizens, who are considered most in need, will continue to be our primary focus. Prevention, wellness, and recovery programs are our core components in the provision of person/family-centered integrated services.

We recognize that our clinicians need support and training in evidence-based practices to be successful and feel confident in their role. Newaygo CMH provides  paid training for clinicians to obtain certification in EBPs such as EMDR, DBT, TF-CBT, and CAADC. Along with paid training, we offer on-site licensure supervision, as well as intense clinical supervision with experienced supervisors, are who are extremely competent, compassionate, and have extensive knowledge working with the client population as well as in the CMH system.

The culture of Newaygo CMH has been described in many ways by our staff: connected, nurturing, supportive, autonomous, motivating, happy, progressive, flexible, innovative, inclusive, collaborative, and family oriented. We recognize that Community Mental Health is a challenging environment, but with challenge comes reward. The agency is committed to recognize and support staff for the hard work they do. Our positive work environment provides our staff with clear expectations for advancement and the tools and training needed for success. 

Additional Benefits:

Health insurance : After 90 days of Employment with at least 350 hours worked, 90% of the single health care coverage (Priority Health Point of Service Plan) will be provided. After fie years of employment with an average of at least 1200 hours per year, the agency will provide up to 90% of the single rate, and an additional 75% of the couple rate for an employee and their spouse. Once an employee is eligible, they may purchase the difference between the couple/family coverage.

Longevity: Longevity will be calculated starting after 4 years of service at $100 per year. E.g. at 4 years = $400. This will max out at 15 plus years of service (at $1,500).

Deferred Compensation : Pre-taxed contributions by the employee (no agency match) placed into a tax deferred annuity. Several different companies to choose from.

Annual Leave/ESTA:  Accrue one (1) hour of annual leave time for every 30 hours worked. Employees who average 25 hours per week at the end of their first year, the accrual will increase according to policy.

Holidays: The Agency has 12 paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. Part time staff receive pro-rated compensation for these days based on average hours worked.

Wellness Plan: The agency will reimburse 2/3rds of cost, with a limit up to $200, to the employee for joining a health club or fitness center.

  Agency Vehicles : Newaygo CMH has a fleet of agency vehicles available for usage. If a vehicle is unavailable, staff are reimbursed for the mileage at the IRS rate.

If you're ready to be part of a team that values work-life balance, offers excellent compensation and benefits, and allows you to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families, we encourage you to apply for the PART TIME - Bachelor Level Case Manager/Social Worker position at Newaygo County Mental Health. Join us in our mission to create positive change in Newaygo County.

Newaygo County Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.