POSITION SUMMARY:
The Outpatient Case Manager is responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination, and monitoring of Mental Health/Community Services to children, youth, and their families who reside within Western Wayne County. This is a community-based position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must meet criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP).
- Bachelor’s degree in a mental health or related field from an accredited school with a minimum three years of supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families is required.
- Master’s degree in a mental health-related field from an accredited school preferred with one year of experience in the examination, evaluation and treatment of minors and their families preferred
- Prior experience working in a Community Health setting preferred
- Current valid professional licensure/certification in the State of Michigan preferred
COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES:
- Must possess a current valid State of Michigan driver’s license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS and our insurance carrier guidelines for the transportation of children/ clients.
- Knowledge of various systems operating in Wayne County (i.e. Community Mental Health, Department of Social Services, Juvenile Court, Probate Court, School).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a minimum of monthly face-to-face contact with the family regarding the client’s case and the family’s needs in the family home, school, and/or other community setting.
- Develop/maintain liaison relationships with various community facilities.
- Develop, in a timely manner, a written client comprehensive assessment and service plan, which identifies the needs of the client/family.
- Assist the family in advocacy for the development and provision of appropriate community services for the client.
- Facilitate the out-of-home placement of a client when necessary.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive data base of current community resources for staff and clients.
- Work flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the program and clients.
- Participate in and contribute to staff case reviews and staff training in collaboration with mental health therapist.
- Responsible for keeping client files in order and up to date.
LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have reliable mode of transportation Must possess a current valid State of Michigan chauffeur’s driver’s license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS and our insurance carrier guidelines for the transportation of children/ clients.
Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE/M/F/D/V
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in mental health or a related field from an accredited school
- At least three years of supervised experience examining, evaluating, and treating minors and their families
- Meet criteria as a Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP)
- Master’s degree in a mental health-related field
- At least one year of experience examining, evaluating, and treating minors and their families with a master’s degree
- Prior experience in a community health setting
- Current valid professional licensure or certification in Michigan
- Current valid Michigan chauffeur’s driver’s license
- Reliable transportation and insurable automobile insurance
- Meet employer and insurance carrier guidelines for transporting children or clients
- Knowledge of community systems in Wayne County, including mental health, social services, courts, and schools
What We Do
Starfish Family Services is a nonprofit human service agency serving families in metropolitan Detroit, particularly those with limited access to essential resources. Founded to strengthen families and create brighter futures for children, it provides programs and support focused on early childhood education, behavioral health and wellness, and empowering parents. Its integrated approach aligns services around healthy families, successful students, and empowered families.
