Clinician/Care Manager (Union) 26-52

Position code: 26-52 | Location: All Sites | Hours: 40 hrs/wk

About the role

This position provides intensive therapy and case management assistance/support to individuals and families in need of services provided by MI Services/SED Services. This may include case management, on-call duties, intakes, crisis management, and individual and/or group therapy. The role involves supporting other county agencies or traveling to individuals’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group therapy; develop materials for and lead group therapy as needed.
• Manage an outpatient services caseload split between children and adults to meet agency needs.
• Link, monitor, coordinate, and advocate with community agencies to assist individuals in accessing basic needs such as housing, medical appointments, employment, and other services.
• Participate in evidence-based practices as assigned (e.g., TF-CBT, ACT/IDDT/FPE).
• Complete intake assessments and make referrals for services and programs.
• Gather and review medical, psychological, and social history to determine individual needs and capabilities, aiming for the least restrictive environment/services.
• Initiate and coordinate professional assessments according to presenting problems and relevant standards; share and present assessment/treatment data as authorized.
• Maintain agency standards of compliance in documentation, billing, and other requirements to obtain maximum reimbursement.
• Complete person-centered plans of service and periodic progress reviews, ensuring revisions reflect the preferences of the individual served.
• Make direct/indirect contacts in accordance with the person-centered plan to assure implementation, coordination, and monitoring of services in residential, employment, school, and other settings.
• Serve as the primary advocate for assigned individuals and liaison with families, guardians, caretakers, and agencies involved in their service network.
• Provide consultation, referral, and in-services to staff, caretakers, families, and other agencies to meet specialized needs.
• Participate in and assist with placement planning; complete necessary forms and paperwork for placement.
• Provide community outreach to individuals with a history of hospital recidivism to proactively prevent crisis situations.
• Participate in after-hours on-call duties, crisis intervention during the workday, and other assigned duties.
• Carry out CCBHC clinical duties as assigned.

Children’s Outpatient Services

• Complete ADOS-2 assessments for the ABA benefit program as directed by supervisor.
• Provide services based on the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team model to divert inpatient hospitalization for children under 21.

Children’s Home Based Services

• Provide services based on the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team model to divert inpatient hospitalization for children under 21.
• Provide family and individual therapy.
• Link and coordinate services (e.g., school, probation, DHHS).
• Provide family psychoeducation.
• Participate in BTC committee as needed for assigned individuals.

ACT (Therapist)

• Serve as team clinical lead for clinical consults.
• Provide family and individual therapy.
• Participate in BTC committee as needed for assigned individuals.

Residential Services

• Train staff working in residential homes.
• Monitor AFC home incident reports and medication compliance.
• Attend AFC home staff meetings.
• Serve as backup clinical consultant for behavioral issues.
• Develop and assess behavioral plans.
• Complete and coordinate residential treatment plans; visit homes at least monthly to monitor progress.
• Review residential progress notes for individuals in specialized placements.

Adult Outpatient Services

• Complete appropriate OBRA Assessments and/or provide OBRA coordination as directed by supervisor.
• Create and implement behavior plans.
• Participate in BTC committee as needed for assigned individuals.

Intensive Outpatient Services

• Coordinate transition of services from ACT to intensive outpatient services.
• Provide higher-intensity services in office, home, and community to prevent inpatient hospitalization.
• Coordinate transition from intensive outpatient to traditional outpatient services, ensuring the least restrictive environment.
• Provide services in a multi-disciplinary approach with psychiatrists, care managers, peer support specialists, etc.

SUD/Integrated Health Services

• Facilitate IDDT evidence-based practice.
• Coordinate services with Medication Assisted Treatment programs within the county.
• Link individuals to community referrals, including SUD self-help groups and inpatient SUD treatment.
• Coordinate services with PCPs to assist in integrated treatment for comorbid health conditions and SUD diagnoses.
• Educate individuals on the 12-step program.
• Facilitate groups specific to individuals with co-occurring SUD/MH diagnoses.

Competencies

• Initiative/Organization/Reasoning: Takes initiative, plans and organizes work efficiently, resolves problems early, and expands job knowledge to improve effectiveness.
• Ethics/Teamwork: Treats all people with dignity and respect; works cooperatively and effectively as part of a team; acknowledges coworkers’ contributions.
• Emotional Intelligence: Communicates constructively and respectfully; learns about coworkers’ personalities to improve collaboration; listens to others and understands the impact of work on the team.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a Human Services field from an accredited school with licensure as LMSW, LLMSW (preferred), TLLP, LLP, LP, LPC, or LLPC.
• Must qualify as QMHP, QMRP, or CMHP where appropriate for the population served.
• Staff hired or transferred after 07.29.2025 must hold a SUD license or comply by applying for a MCBAP Plan within 60 days of hire, scheduling SUD licensure testing, or becoming fully licensed as an SUD provider.
• For work with children: 40 hours of Children’s training per calendar year and CAFAS rater certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience with examination, evaluation, and treatment of SED children and families.
• For assessing within the ASD Benefit Program: ADOS-2 training or 1–2 years of relevant experience.

Pay

Compensation range: $31.84/hr–$37.70/hr (annualized: $66,219.38–$78,414.34). Enhancements: $1.00 for full professional license, $0.50 for SUD license, or $1.50 for both.