Case Worker - Home Based

Job Summary/Objective:

Homebased services are a community-based therapeutic service who work with youth and families with several emotional disturbances.  Services are provided within the community.  Homebased caseworkers are members of a small team comprised of a skills coach and therapist who work together to impact goals listed on the youth’s treatment plan.

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Implement a customized set of strategies, supports and services to meet the individualized goals of the youth and family. 
• Completion of psychosocial assessments. 
• Coordination and monitoring. 
• Education and training.
• Engages in risk management and completes safety planning.
• Performs outreach activities within the community.
• Maintains record compliance according to agency guidelines and standards as well as funding source regulations.   
• Shall ensure compliance and participation with competency improvement activities including, but not limited to credentialing, continuing education (per licensure requirements or a minimum of 24 hours per year of clinically based trainings), implementation of evidence-based practices, peer review attendance, and professional improvement practices. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is required. Limited or fully licensed Bachelor’s in Social Work, preferred. 
• Child Mental Health Professional, as defined by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services provider qualification, is preferred. 
• One year of computer experience – Word, Excel, and other electronic medical record software preferred. 

Benefits:

• Premium health and vision within 30 days of hire
• Company sponsored Health Reimbursement Account
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• 401(K) match up to 5% after one year of service
• Social security alternative contributions
• Free YMCA membership
• Generous paid time off
• 14 paid holidays
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Licensure study materials and exam reimbursement

Trauma Informed System of Care:

A trauma-informed approach to service delivery emphasizes physical and emotional safety, choice, empowerment, and trustworthiness for customers.  The impact of trauma is broad and touches many life domains.  Participation is mandatory for activities required for Summit Pointe to become a “Trauma Informed System of Care.”