What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Wolverine Human Services?
The mission of the Case Manager is Helping Children and Families to be Victors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assure therapeutic case management needs of clients are met and maintained in accordance with best
clinical practices, WHS policies and procedures, State Licensing regulations, and accreditation standards.
Document and maintain daily records, logs, and produce all court related documentation as required by
funding agencies, licensing, and accreditation standards.
Coordinates and provides appropriate evidence-based programming for clients.
Work with all staffing teams to discuss any and all matters necessary to ensure not only proper
communication between shifts and departments, but also best evidence-based practices and support for
clients.
Conducts group counseling sessions in accordance with program curriculum.
Consistently uses CBT language to model for teens and colleagues and promote consensual language
for understanding teens experiences.
Conducts various training programs and weekly team meetings with personnel.
Encourage staff to progress through the CBT Endorsement Process.
Author within scheduled timelines all client service plans, court reports in collaboration with the treatment
team, and provide back-up for weekly case summaries as required by agency standards and funding
sources.
Effectively provide information to all involved team members through written and verbal communication.
Maintain positive control of the program therapeutic environment and report any discrepancies or risk
areas to supervisors verbally and written and make reports of any problems or incidents as required.
Observe behavior and maintain control of a group, responding to various crisis situations appropriate to
treatment plans of clients and families; role modeling the use of client-centered interventions.
Demonstrate proficiency in WHS technology platforms and applications.
Participate/attend and complete all required contractual, licensing, and agency training successfully.
Function as a mandated reporter, as required by Michigan Child Protection Law.
Attend all required meetings.
Other duties, as assigned.
USUAL TIME INVOLVEMENT
Full Time: This is a non-exempt position.
REPORTS TO
Residential Therapist Clinical Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree with a major in a Human Behavioral Science from an accredited college or university
or another major with 25% of credits in Human Behavioral Sciences required.
Achieve Level 1 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) endorsement.
Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) seminar provided by the agency, with ability to apply
and perform CPI techniques.
Obtain all agency and licensing required training.
Valid Michigan driver and chauffeur license or ability to obtain chauffeur license.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assure therapeutic case management needs of clients are met and maintained in accordance with best
clinical practices, WHS policies and procedures, State Licensing regulations, and accreditation standards.
Document and maintain daily records, logs, and produce all court related documentation as required by
funding agencies, licensing, and accreditation standards.
Coordinates and provides appropriate evidence-based programming for clients.
Work with all staffing teams to discuss any and all matters necessary to ensure not only proper
communication between shifts and departments, but also best evidence-based practices and support for
clients.
Conducts group counseling sessions in accordance with program curriculum.
Consistently uses CBT language to model for teens and colleagues and promote consensual language
for understanding teens experiences.
Conducts various training programs and weekly team meetings with personnel.
Encourage staff to progress through the CBT Endorsement Process.
Author within scheduled timelines all client service plans, court reports in collaboration with the treatment
team, and provide back-up for weekly case summaries as required by agency standards and funding
sources.
Effectively provide information to all involved team members through written and verbal communication.
Maintain positive control of the program therapeutic environment and report any discrepancies or risk
areas to supervisors verbally and written and make reports of any problems or incidents as required.
Observe behavior and maintain control of a group, responding to various crisis situations appropriate to
treatment plans of clients and families; role modeling the use of client-centered interventions.
Demonstrate proficiency in WHS technology platforms and applications.
Participate/attend and complete all required contractual, licensing, and agency training successfully.
Function as a mandated reporter, as required by Michigan Child Protection Law.
Attend all required meetings.
Other duties, as assigned.
USUAL TIME INVOLVEMENT
Full Time: This is a non-exempt position.
REPORTS TO
Residential Therapist Clinical Supervisor
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree with a major in a Human Behavioral Science from an accredited college or university
or another major with 25% of credits in Human Behavioral Sciences required.
Achieve Level 1 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) endorsement.
Completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) seminar provided by the agency, with ability to apply
and perform CPI techniques.
Obtain all agency and licensing required training.
Valid Michigan driver and chauffeur license or ability to obtain chauffeur license.
