Mental Health Housing Case Manager

Company : Sage Solutions Group

Job Description - Mental Health Housing Case Manager

MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGER – ANN ARBOR –IN-PERSON

Job Summary
Michigan Ability Partners is seeking a Mental Health Case Manager role. The purpose of the position’s role is to act as the mental health service coordinator for participants in the MAP HUD CoC permanent supportive housing projects owned and/or operated by MAP. This position will report directly to the Clinical Housing Support Team Lead and is a community-based position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social services, human services or related field
Master’s degree in social services, human services or related field (preferred)
At least 1 year of experience working with various disabilities including the mental health field, substance use disorder field, and/or homeless arena (required)
At least 1 year of providing direct treatment services to adults in a behavioral health inpatient or outpatient setting for at least 12 months including experience working with adults with SMI (preferred)
License or limited license in social work in the state of Michigan OR
License or limited licensed Psychologist in the state of Michigan OR
License or limited license in Counseling in the state of Michigan

Responsibilities
CLINICAL SERVICES

Assess and evaluate the needs of individual adults who have a chronic mental health disorder and who have previously experienced homelessness
Complete referral forms, clinical, and legal documentation as necessary
Advocate for new services as needed
Assist in commitment procedures and voluntary admissions when necessary

HOUSING SERVICES

Support services to participants with the aim of creating that supports and provides housing stability
Provide individual and group clinical services to residents with the aim of creating a community that supports recovery from homelessness
Directly supports participants in their own homes
Drives participants as needed to appointments, etc.
Provides hands-on assistance with moving participants into housing
Provide crisis intervention as needed
Assist participants in developing life skills to include basic tenant rights and responsibilities to maintain rented unit, budgeting and financial literacy support, and self-care plans
Mediate interpersonal issues among residents
Works directly with participants who have mental health related issues, substance use issues, and may work with participants who have a criminal background

COORDINATION

Provide service coordination for assigned participants as defined by a participant centered action plan
Assist participants to secure entitlements, recommending payee services where needed
Assist participants with accessing community support services such as medical, mental health, substance abuse
Work with participants and property owners to create eviction prevention plans in order to support housing permanency

Facilitate tenant meetings, community organizing and social activities as desired by residents

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORTS

Conduct inspections, safety checks and emergency safety plans
Maintain clinical records and all program specific documentation requirements
Provide 24/7 on-call staffing for assigned housing sites (on a rotational basis)
Complete information requested for reporting to funding sources by maintaining monthly statistical program evaluation
Enter and maintain data into HMIS system
Participate in staff meetings and required agency trainings

PROGRAM ADVOCACY

Advocate with appropriate community agencies to secure needed services for assigned participants
Serve as the agency representative when meeting with community agencies
Coordinate services with Vocational Programs and area volunteer programs to promote productive daily activity and attaining or increasing income when necessary
Research and recruit property owners to identify affordable housing options for individuals experiencing homelessness
Carry out marketing and public relations work related to the projects
Serve on general agency committees as assigned

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Driving clients
Uphold the values, principles, and standards of the NASW Code of Ethics
Regular and routine onsite attendance as scheduled
Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
This is a Full-Time position, 40 hours/week
All other duties as assigned

Perks/Benefits

Competitive Salary
Health & Wellness List
Retirement Accounts
Paid Time Off
Culture

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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