Child and Family Specialist

CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALIST - HOUGHTON LAKE GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Employees in this clinical position are responsible for ensuring continuity of services, with a primary responsibility for assuring that the five case management functions are carried out: assessment, planning, linking, monitoring and advocacy. This employee is an advocate and service broker for the child and family, a resource to treatment staff, and provides parent education. Case manager will participate in NLCMH’s multi‑system team that addresses the needs of children with IDD/ASD and those dually diagnoses. Works closely with System of Care (SOC), community partners, ISD/Schools, Health Care, Family Court, and DHHS. The case Manager reports to the Operations Manager as assigned. This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: Demonstrate commitment to fulfilling duties within a System of Care for Children with IDD and IDD/SED (dually diagnosed), and their families. Collaborate closely with the SOC partners: Family, DHHS, Family Court, Healthcare Providers, and ISD/Schools. Coordinate Person-Centered Planning. In doing so, attends to the total spectrum of the individual's needs, including but not necessarily limited to, housing, family relationship, social activities, education, finance, employment, health, recreation, mobility, protective services and records. Collaborate with consumers, family, and providers assessing their needs, develop treatment goals, objectives, methodologies, timelines, and evaluate progress toward goals. Locate, obtain, and coordinate services outside and inside the CMH system as indicated by the individual treatment plan (ABA providers, Speech, OT, etc…). Coordinate services related to Autism Benefits as required by MDHHS. Conduct comprehensive, quality assessments of both the children and their families. Provide supportive services identified in IPOS to the consumer and his/her family. Provide crisis intervention services when appropriate. Intervenes when necessary to assure implementation of the plan Request, when necessary, review of the individual program plan by the individual's interdisciplinary team. Facilitate interdisciplinary team evaluation and review for assigned consumers, as indicated. Conduct orientation and annual psychosocial assessment of individual consumer needs. Evaluate, facilitates, and monitors services and consumers progress in relationship to established goals and objectives and document as appropriate. Establish and maintain an effective liaison between NLCMHA and outside providers. Participates in Quality Assurance case review procedures, including consumer satisfaction. Maintain current knowledge of mental health symptomatology, intervention, and treatment strategies. Monitor treatment plan follow‑up, services to consumer, and over‑all conditions. Works with the providers to make necessary improvements. Follow‑up problem areas as appropriate. Facilitate consumer’s benefits (e.g. SSI, Medicaid, SSB, Medicare), linking families to resources to help support their needs. Review and coordinate with team and provider on decision involving hospitalization, respite and/or transfers/level of care changes. Implements plan of action. Complete all documentation according to policy and unit guidelines. QUALIFICATION Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university, or a Degree in Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field considered. Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a Licensed Bachelors Social Worker, Limited LicensedBachelors Social Worker Licensed Master professional in a related Mental Health discipline, or licensed RN considered. Unlicensed professionals with a Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services related field may also be considered One (1) year of experience in developmental disabilities or mental illness areas is preferred. Two (2) years of experience in working with children and family is preferred. PAY: Licensed: $58,399-$66,899 Unlicensed: $53,270 - 60,270 BENEFITS: Medical Insurance (4 options) Dental Insurance (2 options) Vision Insurance (2 options) Health Savings Account Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%) Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year) Holidays (13 days) Employee Assistance Program Short Term Disability Long Term Disability WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position may require irregular hours. This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, Stretching/Reaching, Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, Exposure to hazardous material, and Stooping (bend at waist) Frequently: Hand/finger dexterity, Talking in person, Talking on the telephone, Hearing in person, Hearing on the telephone, Vision for close work NLCMHA EEO Statement Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs. About the Organization EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days Number of Openings Pay Range Staff IV or Staff V Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Open Date 8/28/2026 Location Houghton Lake Office #J-18808-Ljbffr