Licensed Bachelor Case Manager

Genesee Mobile Crisis Services (GMCS) seeking LBSW or LLBSW.  Current Openings1) Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 1pm - 11pm, Sunday - Wednesday2) Full-Time, 30 hours per week, 1pm - 11pm, Thursday - Saturday3) Contingent, various shifts based on agency needs Base pay: Limited License: $25 - $27, Full License: $28 - $29, plus shift differential.

About You 

Provide immediate in-person support to individuals experiencing mental health crises and emotional distress. Assist people/families resources and services, de-escalate crisis situations, and provide appropriate interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of clients. To view full job description details click here: GMCS - Crisis Interventionist II - Job Description

Day In The Life 

• Assess crisis situation and person/family’s needs
• Provide active crisis intervention that is welcoming, trauma-informed, brief, and solution-focused to adults/children presenting with emergent or urgent need
• Provide referrals, arrange for psychiatric evaluations, facilitate authorization for hospitalization if unable to successfully divert, and inter- and intra-agency services
• Facilitate transition to appropriate aftercare services and assist with implementation of individual recovery plans and coordination of natural supports
• Act as an advocate for the needs and rights of every person/family including with service providers and community agents

What You Need To Apply 

• Bachelor's degree in human service field
• Professional licensure in the State of Michigan (LLBSW or LBSW)
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with mental health, substance use and/or developmental disabilities
• Experience working in crisis intervention or emergency mental health services
• Experience with broad range of age groups and disabilities, including children
• Experience with persons with co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorder
• Strong knowledge of mental health disorders, crisis assessment, and intervention techniques
• Preferred:
  • Certification in/or willing to obtain a development plan with MCBAP for the following (within 30 days of hire):
    • CADC - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
  • Meets criteria as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) defined by the State of Michigan
  • Meets criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP) OR Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) defined by the State of Michigan

What Makes Us Different?

• Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
• Smaller Units/Manageable workloads
• Team orientated environment
• An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all

For Your Hard Work 

• Generous paid time off
• Shift premiums
• Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)  
• Competitive wages  

Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org