Correctional Diversion Case Manager

Job Title

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

General Statement

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, conducts services and supports for the criminal justice involved population and persons in crisis within a location that the individual is, or prefers, to assist them with successful community reintegration and reduction or prevention in recidivism. Additionally, the tasks will include but are not limited to safety assessments, crisis intervention and other coordination tasks in the office, via telehealth, mobile crisis response, jail, and the community; provides coordination and case management for criminal justice involved individuals to assist them in functioning in their environment, serve as a mental health resource for other professionals, communicates and consults with staff from internal and external programs to assist with treatment recommendations, and provides liaison/consultation and mental health education services for community agencies and resource persons; performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) with Michigan Bachelor Level Social Worker (LBSW) credential and one (1) years' experience in the evaluation and treatment of children or adolescents.

Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) with Michigan Limited License Bachelor Level Social Worker (LLBSW) credential and one (1) years' experience in the evaluation and treatment of children or adolescents. The employee with a Limited License must take and pass the ASWB Examination within six (6) years in accordance with the State of Michigan requirements to retain employment. Note: GHS will follow all state of Michigan requirements. If the requirements change, the job description will be updated to reflect such changes. All licensed clinical staff must maintain licensure as a condition of employment.

Bachelor's degree in a human service field (defined as Counseling/Guidance or Psychology) with Bachelor Level Social Worker (LBSW) credential and one (1) years' experience in the evaluation and treatment of children or adolescents.

Employee must maintain valid professional licensure to retain employment.

Additional Requirements

Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license, current automobile insurance, and the use of a vehicle during work hours. Must be willing to transport persons served using personal or agency vehicles.

Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, or irregular hours including on call responsibilities.

Essential Physical Demands

• Vision – Position requires the ability to visually assess details at both near and far distances, as well as to perceive depth and spatial relationships with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Hearing – Position requires the ability to receive and respond to verbal communication with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Lifting, Standing, and Walking With or Without Reasonable Accommodations:
  • Position requires the ability to lift up to 35lbs on an occasional basis
  • Position requires the ability to regularly stand for extended periods of time
  • Position requires the ability to walk at a minimum of 35% up to a maximum of 65%
• Position will require the ability to occasionally stoop, bend, or reach to perform work tasks with or without reasonable accommodation
• Position must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including the use of hands and fingers for handling, grasping, typing, writing, or operating equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferences

LBSW AND one (1) year of clinical experience with adults and children with severe mental illness, substance misuse, and/or developmental disabilities.

Experience working within the criminal justice system or related setting.