Transition Age Youth (TAY) Case Manager

SCCMHA JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Transition Age Youth (TAY) Case Manager

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$3,000 Recruitment Bonus for Clinical Bachelor level new hires!! ($1,000 paid at start, $1,000 paid after 3 months, and $1,000 paid after successful probation period.)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under general supervision of Mental Health Supervisor (Self Determination/Transition Services), provides case management to youth and young adults age 14 to 26 who are receiving Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) services. Utilizing a family/person centered planning process develops an individual plan of service/supports containing goals, objectives and methodologies to assist consumer to remain in the least restrictive community setting and meet treatment guidelines. Ensures plan is implemented correctly and monitors plan for effectiveness and consumer/family satisfaction. Coordinates necessary services, assesses progress, and provides written documentation to support billing. This position will be knowledgeable about and actively support culturally competent resiliency/ recovery based practices; person centered planning as a shared decision making process with the individual, who defines his/her life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals; and a trauma informed culture of safety to aid consumer in the resiliency/recovery process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares assessments of consumer case management needs. Updates this assessment, at least annually, listing strengths and weaknesses and noting changes in consumer needs.
• Works with the family/consumer to plan, schedule, develop and implement a person centered plan upon admission and at least annually, thereafter.
• Assures that all consumers are offered the opportunity to have an independent facilitator facilitate their meeting and that all consumers are made aware of self-determination and offered the opportunity to participate in self-determination if 18 years of age or older.
• Develops individual service and support plan containing outcomes, support arrangements, health and safety needs and methodologies to support the consumer to remain in community settings and achieve their desired life outcomes.
• Works closely with Transition Age Youth specialist to ensure the focus of services reflect a process toward independence.
• Monitors level and quality of services provided to consumers as well as family/consumer satisfaction and documents that progress and provides feedback to consumer and caregivers concerning progress.
• Participates in team meetings and functions as a full team member.
• Links and coordinates services for consumers to assure ongoing quality of life, monitors the other professional services of the identified consumer and monitors family needs that impact the consumer.
• Assists consumers in securing inter-agency resources, including but not limited to individual therapy, group therapy, psychiatric services and Enhanced Health services (OT, PT, Dietician, Psychological). Participates in processes for authorization of internal and external services and supports. Actively pursues outside resources for services and supports, including use of third party coverage and public benefits. Provides information and referral for community resources.
• Coordinates communication of consumer status with physician’s offices, the crisis unit, nurses, therapists, psychiatrists, or other professionals. Keeps residential providers, family members, and other professionals informed of changes, inter-agency resources, including individual therapy, skill building services, supported employment, substance abuse intervention, etc. Participates in processes for authorization of internal and external services and supports. Actively pursues outside resources for services and supports, including use of third party coverage and public benefits. Provides information and referral for community resources.
• Provides crisis intervention/support as needed.
• Provides data collected in a clinic or home setting to other professionals as needed. Keeps other professionals informed of status or change of consumer needs.
• Participates in staff meetings and in community meetings. Participates in agency or community training specific to the population served.
• Facilitates resolution of problems and other matters as they occur.
• Coordinates respite care program and in-home behavior services for youth and young adults when appropriate.
• May participate in positive behavior support planning and occasionally may implement behavior plan to assist youth and young adults in behavior modifications.

• Prepares and maintains case management paperwork such as assessments, periodic reports, case files, progress notes, documentation, financial updates, invoices, etc.

• Secures authorization for services agreed upon through the person centered planning process.

• Meets expectations for billable units/hours of service as established by the organization.

• Adheres to the mission, vision, core values and operating principles of SCCMHA at all times.

INCIDENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs various administrative/clerical functions such as preparing travel vouchers, making copies of documents, filing, etc.
• Attends meetings, seminars, workshops, and community events related to the public mental health mission.
• May occasionally transport consumers to and from agencies and community resources in personal automobile.
• Reacts productively to change and handles other essential tasks as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Mental Health Supervisor

Supervises: None

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT:

Works in homes of consumers/families and provides therapeutic services to assigned consumer as a member of a clinical team. Close contact with consumers/families whom may be hostile, aggressive and potentially violent. Frequently drives automobile in all kind of weather conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

(Listed qualifications are for guidance in filling this position. Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered; however, mandatory licensing or certification requirements cannot be waived. Physical/mental requirements cannot be waived unless specifically indicated.)

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

A person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation for completing the application process should notify the Human Resource Office at (989) 797-3472 as soon as possible.

Saginaw County Community Mental Health Authority (SCCMHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of SCCMHA to afford equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital or familial status, height, weight, disability, genetics or handicap. Michigan law requires that a person with a disability or handicap requiring accommodation for employment must notify the employer in writing within 182 days after the need is known.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 states that employers must require all persons hired to submit documents to the employer showing their identity and their right to be lawfully employed in the United States. It also requires that the employee complete and sign a government form to this effect.

If you are offered a position by SCCMHA, you will need to furnish documents for inspection that verify your identity and indicate that you are legally permitted to work in the United States. Documents that are acceptable include your driver’s license, or state issued I.D., and your Social Security card or birth certificate.

These documents must be provided within three (3) working days of employment. If the original documents are not available, you must submit proof that you have applied for the required documents.

I certify that the facts set forth in my Application of Employment, in my resume and in the other materials I have submitted are true and complete. I understand that any false, misleading or incomplete information may result in disqualification from employment with SCCMHA or in dismissal from employment if an offer of employment has been made and accepted.

I hereby authorize SCCMHA to contact all my former and current employers, educational institutions, relevant Office of Recipient Rights, and the other references I have provided regarding me and my performance record and work, academic and/or military experience.

I hereby authorize my current and former employers, and the Office of Recipient Rights, to disclose to SCCMHA all requested information, including but not limited to, any information concerning any unprofessional conduct by me, and to make available to SCCMHA copies of all documents maintained in my personnel or other records, including but not limited to, documents relating to any unprofessional conduct by me.

I also hereby release SCCMHA and its employees and agents, and all of my former and current employers, educational institutions, Office of Recipient Rights, and the other references I have provided, from any and all liability and damages for releasing in good faith, or using, information concerning me and my performance record and work, academics and/or military experience. I also hereby waive any right under the Bullard-Plawecki Right to Know Act, 1978 PA 397, to receive written notice from SCCMHA and my former or current employer, or the Office of Recipient Rights, that disciplinary reports, letters of reprimand, or other disciplinary action taken against me while employed, will be or have been disclosed to a third person or entity.

I also understand that SCCMHA may conduct or have conducted by an individual or entity of its choice, a Driver’s License Report and a criminal background history through the State of Michigan; a Health Professions License check (if applicable) through the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, and a Excluded Parties List System check (if applicable) through the Federal government search on me. I hereby consent to this search being conducted and to the disclosure of the results of that search by the individual or entity conducting the search to SCCMHA. I further hereby release the individual or entity conducting the search, SCCMHA, and its employees and agents, from any liability, claims and damages, including but not limited to, claims for releasing or using any information revealed as a result of this search. I also understand and acknowledge that criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment with SCCMHA or in dismissal from employment if any offer of employment has been made and accepted.

I hereby consent to having a physical examination and/or test(s) conducted by a physician or other professional of SCCMHA’s choice, and understand that any offer of employment is conditioned upon the results of this examination (s) and/or test (s). I further agree to submit to a pre-employment drug screen, and I understand that the present use of illegal drugs and/or substances will disqualify me from employment with SCCMHA.