ACT Care Manager (Union) 26-44

Position: ACT Care Manager (Union) Position code: 26-44 Position Location: ACT Current Work hours: 40 HRS/WK Compensation Range: $24.41/HR-$31.43/HR If Annualized: $50,768.19-$65,380.60 Position Dates: ASAP Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor Date Position Posted: 6/30/2026 Internal Deadline: 7/7/2026 Requirements: Candidates/Employees are required to have at least a Bachelors Degree in Human Services Field from an accredited school. Preferred but not required, licensure as a RN, LLBSW, LBSW, LLMSW, LMSW, TLLP, LLP, LLPC, or LPC. Candidates/Employee must also qualify as QMHP, QIDP or CMHP where appropriate for population being served. Substance license preferred; staff are encouraged to apply for MCBAP development plan. Testing Requirements: Critical Thinking All internal and external job applicants are required to use UltiPro to apply for this position. Please see the Sanilac County CMH website at and click on “Employment”.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: ACT Care Manager Department: ACT Location: Ehardt Supervisor: Clinical Supervisor Classification: Seven (7) Prepared Date: 11/09/1995 Reviewed By HR: 12/01/2014, 12/01/2015, 01/09/2017, 12/01/2017, 12/01/2018, 12/2/2019, 10/15/2020, 3/8/2022, 10/06/2022, 12/27/2023, 6/28/2024 Reviewed By Supervisor: 12/5/2019, 11/5/2020, 4/24/2024, 6/10/2025 Revised By: Chief Executive Officer, HR Assistant Revised Date: 11/19/2004, 06/04/2007, 08/14/2008, 03/18/2010, 02/25/2013, 03/11/2014, 3/18/2022, 10/06/2022, 12/06/2022, 6/5/2023, 12/27/2023, 4/24/2024

SUMMARY

The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program Care Manager position is responsible for all the functions of ACT Program services, including advocacy, assessment, linking, coordination, and monitoring of services for an assigned caseload of individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: * The ACT Care Manager is responsible for developing a thorough understanding of Michigan mental health code and standards, as well as the standards of funding and certifying agencies such as Department of Mental Health, Medicaid and CARF, regarding ACT Services. * The ACT Care Manager is part of a team that provides the on-going screening and assessment of individuals referred whose presenting problems, diagnosis and/or treatment needs suggest a primary concern of mental illness. * The ACT Care Manager secures information such as psychological and social history contributing to the client's situation and evaluates these and the client's needs and capacities to determine least restrictive environments or services. * The ACT Care Manager initiates and coordinates professional assessments according to presenting problem and relevant standards, and is responsible for sharing and presenting assessment/treatment data to the team and as authorized and required for implementation and coordination with other agencies, courts and caretakers. * The ACT Care Manager assures as needed, but at least annually, an evaluation of the need for continued services, the development of an integrated plan of service and engages in continued compliance with documentation, billing and other requirements to obtain maximum reimbursement. * The ACT Care Manager completes the individual plan of service and quarterly reviews of progress, and integrates the preferences and satisfaction of the individual served in the treatment/training plan and goals. * Completes Locus assessments annually, quarterly and post hospital stay or as needed due to significant changes for the individual. * The ACT Care Manager makes contacts with assigned individuals and is responsible for assuring the implementation, coordination and monitoring of the plan of service in residential, employment, community and other settings. * The ACT Care Manager provides consultation and in-service training to caretakers, families and other agencies as needed to meet the specialized needs of individuals served. * The ACT Care Manager refers individuals to community resources as needed and appropriate, and encourages and supports them in their efforts to utilize integrated services and resources appropriately. * The ACT Care Manager may participate in and assist with placement planning, completing necessary forms and paperwork for placement. * The ACT Care Manager helps individuals to understand their feelings, attitudes and patterns of behavior. * The ACT Care Manager maintains ongoing communication with supervisor regarding assigned duties. * The ACT Care Manager may be called upon to attend conferences and engage in training and in-service presentations, and in public relations speaking engagements.

• The ACT Care Manager performs crisis intervention duties, as assigned.
• The ACT Care Manager is required to participate in after hours on call.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF

Sanilac CMH staff are dedicated to providing services to the community to improve lives. When they see a task that needs to be completed, they step in to assist or are first in line to help the Agency in promoting recovery, discovery, and independence. Each staff member works within their strengths and collaborates with their coworkers so that collectively we are a stronger whole. Staff provide positive feedback and suggestions to improve the quality of care in the Agency. They hold their coworkers, the individuals they serve and the community in high esteem. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Initiative/Organization/Reasoning:

• Takes initiative and steps in to take on difficult challenges.
• Is a self-starter in attaining job objectives.
• Willing to identify problems and work to resolve them in the early stages.
• Plans and organizes work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Properly organizes and carries out job tasks in a timely manner.
• Know and understands job expectations and is willing to expand job knowledge

and skills to be more effective to the Agency and the individuals served. * Is enthusiastic about the Agency’s Mission and is a positive influence for co-workers and individuals served. * Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to Agency policies and procedures and is willing to provide suggestions to make policies and procedures more efficient. * Is willing to think outside of the box while able to make sound decisions and taking actions based on sound reasoning and weighing possible outcomes. Ethics/Teamwork:

• Consistently treats all people with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates expected morals and principles.
• Accepts responsibility for actions and follows through on commitments.
• Demonstrates ability and willingness to work cooperatively and effectively as

part of a team and adhere to the ACT team model. * Willingly acknowledges team members and co-workers’ value to your work. Emotional Intelligence: * Verbal and written communication is constructive, effective, respectful, and clear. * Willing to take the time to learn about co-workers’ personality so that working together is more effective. * Willingness to ask questions, listen to others’ ideas, and understand how the impact of your work, impacts your co-workers/team.

• Willing/Ability to be cost conscious.
• Staff are expected to learn and understand job functions and carryout tasks

in a proficient manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in human services field from an accredited four-year college or university, preferably with experience working with individuals having a mental illness. Professionally licensed, certified, or registered by State or national organization to provide health care services (i.e. LMSW, LBSW LLP, LPC). Candidates/Employee must also qualify as QMHP or QMRP. Substance license preferred; staff are encouraged to apply for a MCBAP development plan.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software. Recommended typing speed of 45 wpm.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver' License. Chauffeurs license; if transporting individuals that receive services.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; travel between offices and throughout building, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may be required to travel to outside meetings or homes as determined by caseload. While performing some of the duties of this job, the employee is will be exposed to outside weather conditions. Sanilac County CMH embraces an employment environment that promotes recovery and discovery, a person-centered approach to treatment/services, and cultural competence. An employee in this or any position is expected to support the employment environment. This includes having lived experience with behavioral health issues. Welcome to Sanilac County Community Mental Health AFSCME Employees In your orientation, you will find several benefits. You may want to take a moment to review the benefits listed below and costs associated with each of them. You must work over 30 hours per week to be eligible for medical and café benefits. Paid time off accruals are based on hours worked. Benefit Plan Eligibility Contributions per Month Medical Insurance

POS $1,000/$2,000- 20%

BCN POS

Annual Deductibles- In Network- Individual-$1,000/Family- $2,000 First of month following hire date.

• 152.13 - Single
• 317.08- Two Person
• 417.11 - Family

Medical Insurance

BCN HMO $2,000/$4,000

BCN HMO HDHP

H.S.A. Eligible Plan Annual Deductibles- Single-$2,000/Family- $4,000 First of month following hire date.

• 64.87- Single
• 134.73 - Two Person
• 178.91 -Family

Medical/Rx Alternate

HMO HSA $3400/$6800

*Exchange State Bank-H.S.A Host

BCN HMO HDHP

H.S.A. Eligible Plan Annual Deductibles- In Network- Single-$3,300/Family-$6,600 First of month following hire date.

• 0.00 - Single
• 0.00 - Two Person
• 0.00 - Family

Annuity/Decline Medical Plans Nationwide 457b Eligible if waived all medical plans $233/Month (less Social Security & Medicare taxes) Dental Insurance

BCBSM

Annual Max-$1,500 per member Orthodontics-$1,500-lifetime First of month following hire date.

• 51.22- Single
• 102.45 - Two Person
• 179.28 – Family

Vision Insurance Nation Vision Administrators

-NVA

First of month following hire date.

• 10.54-Single
• 18.94-Employee+ Spouse
• 16.84-Employee+ Child(ren)
• 27.38-Family

Assurity Voluntary Benefit Options Multiple plans available for review for employee only and for family members First of month following hire date. Costs vary depending on plans purchased. Deferred Compensation Nationwide-457B *same account as your retirement contributions. Prior to the first of each month. Set up your own account or $233 (pretax) from medical opt out option Life Insurance RELIANCE- $40,000 Policy Automatically if Union member. *Can purchase additional Personal and Dependent/Spouse coverage. First of month following 1st full month of employment. Employee Only - $0.00 *Additional Personal and Dependents/ Spouse coverage charges will vary. Retirement Nationwide 401(a)- If hired on or after 9/1/2019 the Authority shall contribute an amount equal to three percent (3%) of the employee’s base wage. Pension- For Employees hired prior to 09/01/2019, the pension formula will be a two percent (2%) multiplier and the Employer will continue to provide contributions as actuarially determined to insure the financial soundness of the fund. Vested in the Authority’s contributions once thirty-six (36) months of service are completed with the Authority. Vested in the Authority’s contributions once eight years of service are completed. The Authority shall contribute fifty cents ($0.50) to the 401(a) Plan for each dollar ($1.00) an Employee contributes to his or her 457B Plan up to the first four percent (4%) of the employee’s base wage. The Authority shall not contribute more than five percent (5%) of the employee’s base wage for its total contributions under this section. Long Term Disability RELIANCE – 90-day disability waiting period & receive 66 2/3% of your income First of month following 1st full month of employment. No cost to employee PTO Upon commencement of Employment - 25 days After completion of Three Years of Employment – 30 days After completion of Nine Years of Employment – 35 days After completion of Twelve Years of Employment – 40 days Accrued bi-weekly at the close of the pay period based on hours worked. 40 hours worked receives full accruals. If time is used before 3 months and employee leaves, they must repay used portion. See Union Contract. Holiday Days 14 days per year Paid upon 1st day with Agency. If part time, then you receive pay for regularly scheduled days/hours only. Union Local 1518 Must be employed for three months to reach Just Cause Status. Monthly Union Dues

• $51.05(F/T- above20 hrs./wk.)
• $38.20 (P/T –12 hrs./wk.