Outpatient Case Manager Job Details Level Experienced Job Location Westland Clinic - Westland, MI Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Job Shift Day Job Category Health Care *** $5,000.00 SIGNING BONUS ***   POSITION SUMMARY: The Outpatient Case Manager is responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination, and monitoring of Mental Health/Community Services to children, youth, and their families who reside within Western Wayne County. This is a community-based position.   EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: + Must meet criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP). + Bachelor’s degree in a mental health or related field from an accredited school with a minimum three years of supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families is required. + Master’s degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited school preferred with one year of experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families preferred + Prior experience working in a Community Health setting preferred + Current valid professional licensure/certification in the State of Michigan preferred   COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES: + Must possess a current valid State of Michigan driver’s license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS and our insurance carrier guidelines for the transportation of children/ clients. + Knowledge of various systems operating in Wayne County (i.e. Community Mental Health, Department of Social Services, Juvenile Court, Probate Court, School).   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Maintain a minimum of monthly face-to-face contact with the family regarding the client’s case and the family’s needs in the family home, school, and/or other community setting. + Develop/maintain liaison relationships with various community facilities. + Develop, in a timely manner, a written client comprehensive assessment and service plan, which identifies the needs of the client/family. + Assist the family in advocacy for the development and provision of appropriate community services for the client. + Facilitate the out-of-home placement of a client when necessary. + Develop and maintain comprehensive data base of current community resources for staff and clients. + Work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the program and clients. + Participate in and contribute to staff case reviews and staff training in collaboration with mental health therapist. + Responsible for keeping client files in order and up to date.   LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:   + Must have reliable mode of transportation Must possess a current valid State of Michigan chauffeur’s driver’s license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS and our insurance carrier guidelines for the transportation of children/ clients.       Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer  EOE/M/F/D/V