We are looking for Game Changers
The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. We recognize the importance of a quality work life balance and offer a generous paid time off program and flexible work arrangements to meet the changing needs of our workforce.

Job Duties

• Screen for co-occurring disorders and recognize diagnostic criteria used to identify substance abuse or dependency.
• Assesses and evaluates the needs of students and continues caseload contact to develop goals. Demonstrate the ability to identify stage of change and use interventions consistent with stage of treatment. Assists clients in developing strength-based, stage wise treatment matched person centered plans that are designed to address identified needs. Completes referral forms, clinical and legal documentation necessary to obtain community based services for clients as well as collaboration and communication with other SA/MH community partners.
• Advocates and provides options for supports and services as needed and seeks out and develops community resources to meet the needs of assigned individuals for activities and support services.
• Assist students with identifying changes in behavior, attitude, feelings and thoughts that are triggers for relapse. Assist in the development of a relapse prevention plan and crisis plan utilizing a variety of supports including personal, community and treatment interventions.
• Provides case management services for children, families and/or guardians for support, rehabilitation and/or crisis intervention purposes. Monitors and evaluates living situations, school and/or program placements of individuals to determine consistency of treatment and progress. Assists in commitment procedures when necessary as well as voluntary admissions. Provides education on self-help options such as 12 Step programs, Dual Recovery, and other peer support groups.
• Within 2 school days (48 hours) of incident, conducts assessments to evaluate risk factors, protective factors, traumatic experiences, and mental health needs.
• Creates a final report that includes the assessment results, case management goals, service referrals, and a 6-week follow-up plan.
• Meets with the student weekly to provide additional support.
• Within 10 days of the incident, schedules a meeting to discuss the assessment and SRO’s investigation results to determine whether the student will be charged.

Qualifications

• Must be a CMHP in accordance with Medicaid Provider Manual Guidelines. Must meet one of the following:
• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school is trained and has three years supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families.
• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school and be an LLBSW or LBSW with the State of Michigan and one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
• Must possess a knowledge and understanding of co-occurring disorders (mental health & substance abuse); Stages of Change (The Transtheoretical Model); Phases of Recovery, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Must maintain 24 hours child diagnostic treatment services training requirement

Benefits of Being a Superhero!
We are proud to offer an equitable and inclusive environment that reflects the communities that we serve and encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices of our workforce.
Here at Easterseals MORC, life is good. We have flexible hours, loads of time off, and awesome events. 3 weeks of Personal Time Off (PTO) and 3 floating holidays, in addition to Easterseals MORC's 10 observed holidays.
As a member of our family, you are part of a culture that values professional development, community service and collaboration.
We keep it open, honest and inclusive. We care about providing our employees a collaborative experience, including quarterly team days.
We not only offer our employees a competitive salary, we also provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward their hard work & dedication.
Innovation is at the heart of our organization. We use cutting-edge technology and evidence-based practices.
We offer fantastic benefits! We have a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with company contribution Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Dependent reimbursement
We offer a variety of resources centered on our 6 pillars of well-being to support staff in living a healthy lifestyle. Free access to Calm app? Yes please!
We offer traditional and 401k options to ensure each of our employees are able to save for their future.
We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.

Proud Winners of:

• Metro Detroit's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
• Corp! Magazine Diversity Award Winner
• West Michigan's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For
• Crain's Cool Places to Work
• Oakland Parenting Awareness Coalitions' Family Friendly Employer of the Year

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Loan repayment program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person