Program Manager - Intensive Case Managment/Adults

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.

1. Demonstrate the knowledge of diagnostic criteria for psychiatric and substance use disorders.
2. Responsible for managing all administrative and programmatic functions related to program(s) assigned
3. Enforces agency policies and procedures. May develop new procedures to support the Mission, Vision and Values of Easterseals.
4. Conducts team meetings to review problem areas and develop solutions. Reviews case records with subordinate staff to ensure quality.
5. Instructs, assigns, schedules, checks and appraises performance. Hires and makes recommendations regarding disciplinary action and discharge, pay increases and/or promotions.
6. Demonstrate the ability to identify stage of change and use interventions consistent with stage of treatment. Assist staff in developing strength-based, stage wise treatment matched person centered plans that are designed to address identified individual needs. Able to provide resources for integrated treatment including self help and peer support.
7. Model and use the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing in all interactions with staff, individuals and stakeholders.
8. Provides outcome and strength based supervision to staff utilizing a range of supervision techniques to foster professional development and performance, develop skill sets and increase individual outcomes. Conduct clinical case reviews that are competency based, strength based, culturally relevant and focus on improving individual outcomes. (i.e. utilize motivational interviewing with staff- direct, follow, guide approach.)
9. Assists staff in improving and updating professional skills by providing them with information such as pertinent conferences and seminars, new techniques in the field and current and pending legislation affecting behavioral health services. Orients and develops new staff.
10. Acts as a liaison with other Management Team members, community agencies, advocacy groups, and other mental health and substance use service providers, maintaining an awareness of the full range of human services available in the community to support individual needs.
11. Identifies monitors and conducts improvement strategies based on program outcome measurements, adherence to contractual and budget standards, licensing and accreditation standards for employees and programs. Able to utilize outcome measurements in supervision including developmental tools to improve staff performance.
12. Provide support, education, and reinforce the use of prescribed medications to treat substance use and behavioral health disorders.
13. Knowledgeable of all evidence based practices utilized within Easterseals MORC.
14. Responsible for authorizing medically necessary services for all individuals.
15. Full compliance with developing and monitoring PIP's in accordance with the Supervision Policy.
16. Monthly supervision/coaching requirements met for all staff assigned as defined by Supervision Guidelines.
17. Full compliance in completing annual evaluations on or prior to staff anniversary date.
18. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care.
19. Willingness to support and assist individuals with trauma related issues.

Qualifications:

1. Must possess a Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social work, psychology, or related human service area.
2. Possess an LMSW from the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers, possess a LPC from the Michigan Board of Licensing and Regulations of Counselors, or have a limited license or be fully licensed as a Psychologist from the Michigan Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
3. Have had at least five (5) years of full-time casework experience or therapy experience. Including have had at least two (2) years of supervisory experience in a mental health setting.
4. For clinical and therapeutic programs, manager must have at least 3 years providing therapeutic services for a range of mental health, emotional and/or co-occurring disorders.

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, life is good. We have flexible hours, loads of time off, and awesome events.
  3 weeks of Personal Time Off /PTO PTO 3 floating holidays, in addition to Easterseals MORC 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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)