Case Manager - Autism Services
Macomb County Government · Macomb County, MI · 1 wk ago
OTHR$50k–$65k/yrFull-time
Opening Date: 10/09/2026; Closing Date: 10/24/2026 12:00 a.m.; FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement; EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period; Note: Grant or externally funded position – continues only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.
Responsibilities
- Conducts assessments, service planning, case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, linking and monitoring supports and services for children and young adults with autism.
- Performs home and community-based interventions.
- Maintains department productivity and quality measures.
- Complies with Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) documentation requirements using electronic medical records.
- Completes MCCMH training and secures continuing education requirements determined by professional licensing board.
- Maintains professional relationships with the community, providers, and consumers.
- Works cooperatively with members of other disciplines, agencies, and community partners to ensure timely and accurate service provision.
- Coordinates with family, aftercare programs, and ancillary support services to secure aftercare.
- Participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and supervision with Therapists.
- Monitors and evaluates consumer services through face-to-face consumer contact, facility visits, reviewing records, and consulting with family members, and service providers.
- Measures the effectiveness of interventions to determine outcomes and identify needs of the consumer.
- Works with families to develop family-driven, youth-guided, person-centered plans and coordinates with agencies to ensure fully integrated plan.
- Provides clear description of programs to consumer’s parent or guardian.
- Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or related field
- One (1) year of specialized training or professional work experience (documented fieldwork, internship) working with children and families
- Meet qualifications as specified in the MDHHS Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Qualifications per Medicaid Services as a CMHP (Child Mental Health Professional)
- An individual with specialized training or one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families and who is a psychologist,