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Type: Tribal Salary Range: Salary Negotiable Open Period: 6/18/2026 until filled Summary: For further information and how to apply, contact directly: Hope E. Laramore, Personnel Director Keweenaw Bay Indian Community 16429 Beartown Road Baraga, Michigan 49908 phone: 906/353-6623 ext. 4176 fax: 906/353-8068 email: hope@kbic-nsn.gov
POSITION: JAIL DIVERSION CASE MANAGER One (1) Full-time, grant funded Exempt position LOCATION: KBIC Health System Baraga, Michigan 49908 SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Health Administrator SALARY: Contracted More info about area: https://www.kbic-nsn.gov/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Duties: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: 1. Provide psychosocial evaluations based on clinical interviews, self-reported measures, and/or review of records for incarcerated individuals with an array of diagnostic presentations. 2. Completely review screening information and medical records from Correctional Health Services and identify individuals eligible for jail diversion. 3. Responsible for reviewing screening information and medical records from correctional facilities. 4. Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures. 5. Collaborate with consulting psychologists and counselors as needed to create a plan that is specialized for the client to ensure a successful transition from jail. 6. Take the lead role or participate in assessing and referring for mental health, substance use, and treatment services. 7. Coordinate and collaborate with all legal partners as needed, including, but not limited to prosecutors, defense attorneys, the KBIC court system, and an array of community-based alternative detention and alternative incarceration programs and services to help prevent incarceration of individuals with serious mental illness or substance abuse problems. 8. Provide ongoing assessment of clients'' mental illness symptoms and clients'' response to treatment. Make appropriate changes in treatment plans to ensure immediate and appropriate interventions are provided in response to changes in mental status or behavior that put clients at risk (e.g., suicidality). 9. Present clinical information and treatment plan recommendations to legal partners, as needed (judge, defense counsel, prosecutor, court staff, etc. 10. Participate in regular diversion support team meetings and clinical supervision weekly, as well as staff meetings and training, as required. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS: • Must possess a Master''s degree in Social Work from an accredited college program and a full license. • A Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) Credential, is preferred. • Preference will be given to applicants with MCBAP (Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals) or an MCBAP development plan. • Must possess, or be willing to acquire, all professional development training required for billing third parties and maintaining licensing and accreditation for the Substance Abuse Programs. • Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with adults with severe mental illness and substance abuse disorders. • Must have at least three (3) years of experience working with trauma-informed care and crisis intervention work. • Must have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience working in the mental health field, preference is given to persons with experience supervising staff in the ACT/IDDT model and jail diversion modalities. • Advanced oral and written communication skills. • Must have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people. • Must be computer literate. • If the applicant is in recovery, must have at least two (2) continuous years of sobriety and currently practicing total abstinence. • Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance under the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Background Investigations Policy. • Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid unrestricted Driver''s License, and be insurable to operate KBIC fleet vehicles. • Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment physical, and drug testing. Work Type: Permanent, Full Announcement #: JAIL DIVERSION CASE MANAGER, MSW Who May Apply? US Citizens Get Details & Apply: https://www.kbic-nsn.gov/ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov