Case Manager
LifeWays Community Mental Health Case Manager
Make a difference. Empower recovery. Strengthen communities.
Are you passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals and live more independently? We're looking for a compassionate, organized, and motivated Case Manager to join our team.
In this role, you'll provide culturally competent, trauma-informed care while partnering with individuals to develop personalized plans that promote recovery, independence, and community inclusion. You'll connect consumers with vital resources, coordinate services, advocate for their needs, and support them through every stage of their journey.
What You'll Do
- Develop and coordinate person-centered Individual Plans of Service (IPOS).
- Connect consumers to healthcare, housing, employment, education, financial assistance, and community resources.
- Advocate for consumers and coordinate care with providers, families, and community partners.
- Monitor progress, identify service gaps, and ensure continuity of care.
- Assist with crisis planning, hospital discharge planning, and transitions to community living.
- Support individuals involved with the court system, including AOT and NGRI cases, as applicable.
- Provide services in the community
Required Education/Certification/Licensure
- Case Manager I: Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or bachelor’s degree in social work, and meets qualifications as QIDP, QMHP or CMHP.
- Case Manager II: Bachelor’s degree required in social work, or human services field, and is Fully Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW). Meets qualifications as a QIDP, QMHP, or CMHP.
- Must possess a valid U.S motor vehicle operator’s license, and successfully complete a motor vehicle record check.
Preferred Education/Certification/Licensure
- Master’s degree in Social Work with either a LLMSW or LMSW licensure with the State of Michigan.
- Master’s degree in Community Counseling with either a LLPC or LPC, licensure with the State of Michigan.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.
Required Education/Certification/Licensure
• Case Manager I: Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or bachelor’s degree in social work, and meets qualifications as QIDP, QMHP or CMHP.
• Case Manager II: Masters degree in the human services field, and meets qualifications as QIDP, QMHP or CMHP.
• Must possess a valid U.S motor vehicle operator’s license, and successfully complete a motor vehicle record check.
Preferred Education/Certification/Licensure
• Bachelor’s in Social Work with either a LLBSW, or LBSW licensure with the State of Michigan.
• Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification, or a MCBAP Development Plan.