Care Manager - Senior Behavior Health

Job Summary/Objective:

Care Managers play a crucial role in Medicaid, focusing on targeted case management and supports coordination. They assist customers in obtaining goal-oriented, individualized services and supports, including health, dental, financial assistance, housing, employment, education, and social services. They maintain record compliance, participate in competency improvement activities, and demonstrate good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Essential Duties and Functions:

Assists customers to design and implement strategies for obtaining services and supports that are goal-oriented and individualized. Provides services such as assessments, planning, linkage, advocacy, coordination, and monitoring to assist customers in gaining access to needed services and natural supports developed through person-centered planning process. Provides services in a responsive, coordinated, effective, and efficient manner focusing on process and outcomes. Provides supports that may be provided within customers' homes or within community settings. Maintains record compliance within agency requirements and standards utilizing electronic/hard copy record formats.

Qualifications:

Bachelor or Master's degree in human services related field, required. Licensure in the State of Michigan, preferred, LLBSW/LBSW. Other behavioral health licensures also accepted (LLPC/LPC, TLLP/LLP, LLMSW/LMSW). One year specialized training or experience in treating or working with a person who lives with a Mental Health Diagnosis (QMHP) and/or with a person who lives with a Intellectual Developmental Disability (QIDP), required for those applicants who have a bachelor's degree in a human services related field. Strong organizational and verbal communication skills. One year of computer experience - Word, Excel, and electronic medical record software preferred.

Benefits:

Premium health and vision within 30 days of hire company sponsored Health Reimbursement Account Company paid short and long-term disability Employee assistance program 401(K) match up to 5% after one year of service Social security alternative contributions Free YMCA membership Generous paid time off 14 paid holidays Continuing education reimbursement Licensure study materials and exam reimbursement

Trauma Informed System of Care:

A trauma-informed approach to service delivery emphasizes physical and emotional safety, choice, empowerment, and trustworthiness for customers. The impact of trauma is broad and touches many life domains. Participation is mandatory for activities required for Summit Pointe to become a "Trauma Informed System of Care." PCN #185 About Us Summit Pointe provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants have rights under Federal and State Employment Laws . Please click on the links below to view: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Know Your Rights Poster Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) A complete set of Employment Posters is posted outside of the Summit Pointe Human Resources Office located at 175 College St. Battle Creek, MI 49037-3432. Join the Pointe! Join Summit Pointe and join an amazing organization that makes a difference every day in Southwest Michigan! We are looking for additional team members to be part of our team! In addition to joining a dedicated, passionate group of people, our employees enjoy the following perks: Competitive salary Premium health, dental and vision benefits within 30 days of hire Deductible and co-insurance reimbursement program Short term disability, long term disability and company paid Employee Assistance Program 401(k) match after one year of service Social Security alternative contributions Free YMCA membership Generous paid time off policy Ten paid holidays Employee appreciation events throughout the year Annual performance reviews and opportunities for advancement Continuing education reimbursement Licensure study materials AND licensure exam reimbursement Summit Pointe participates in E-Verify - please click on the links below for more information related to the E-Verify Process. E-Verify Participation Right to Work Employment Poster We appreciate your interest in employment with Summit Pointe and we look forward to reviewing your completed employment application and resume. Explore Company Location www.summitpointe.org/ 175 College St, Battle Creek, MI 49037-3432, United States US +1 2699661460