Case Manager (Care Navigator)

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Outpatient Case Manager is responsible for the assessment, planning, coordination, and monitoring
of Mental Health/Community Services to children ages 0 - 18 years-old/and or adults 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).
• Minimum if a bachelor’s degree in a mental health, or related field, from an accredited school.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of
minors (ages 0 - 18) and their families is required.
• Prior experience working in a Community Health setting preferred.

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 a comprehensive database 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. It is the policy of SFS not to discriminate in its
employment and personnel practices because of a person’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin,
age, height, weight, marital status, disability or any other basis protected by federal, state, or other applicable
law.