Intensive Case Manager

Jackson-Hillsdale Community Mental Health Board Intensive Case Manager (Healthcare) General Summary: Under the direction of the Supervisor, Intensive Case Management, the Intensive Case Manager provides culturally competent and trauma informed services to all consumers, assists consumers to design and implement strategies for obtaining services and supports that are goal-oriented and individualized. responsible for assessment, planning, linkage, advocacy, coordination, and monitoring to assist consumers in gaining access to needed health and dental services, financial assistance, housing, employment, education, social services, and other services and natural supports developed through the person-centered planning process. The Intensive Case Manager incorporates LifeWays mission, vision, and values into all decision-making processes. Essential Functions: Assures that the person-centered planning process takes place and that it results in the individual plan of service (IPOS) as appropriate based on the medical necessity of the individual. Assures that the plan of service identifies what services and supports will be provided, who will provide them, and how the case manager will monitor (i.e., interval of face-to-face contacts) the services and supports identified under each goal and objective. Oversees implementation of the individual plan of service, including supporting the consumers dreams, goals, and desires for optimizing independence; promoting recovery; and assisting in the development and maintenance of natural supports. Assures the participation of the consumer on an ongoing basis in discussions of their plans, goals, and status. Ensure individually tailored combination of services and supports that may vary in intensity over time and is based on individual need. Identifies and addresses gaps in service provision as well as monitoring under- and over-utilization of authorizations. Coordinates the consumers services and supports all providers, making referrals, and advocating for the consumer. Assists the consumer to access programs that provide financial, medical, and other assistance such as home help and transportation services. Assures coordination with the consumers primary and other health care providers to assure continuity of care. Coordinates and assists the consumer in crisis intervention and discharge planning, including community supports after hospitalization and or consumers with AOT, and NGRI status order in place. Facilitates the transition (e.g., from inpatient to community services, school to work, dependent to independent living) process, including arrangements for follow-up services. Assists consumers with crisis planning. Required: Intensive Case Manager I: Bachelors degree in a human service field or bachelors degree in social work, and meets qualifications as QIDP, QMHP or CMHP. Intensive Case Manager II: Bachelors degree required in social work, and is a Fully Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), or a Masters degree in a human services related field. Meets qualifications as a QIDP, QMHP, or CMHP. Must possess a valid U.S motor vehicle operators license and successfully complete a motor vehicle record check. Preferred: Masters degree in Social Work with either a LLMSW or LMSW licensure with the State of Michigan. Masters degree in Counseling with either a LLPC or LPC, licensure with the State of Michigan. Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). #J-18808-Ljbffr Jackson-Hillsdale Community Mental Health Board in