Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan - Lapeer, MI

Behavioral Health Clinical Program Manager for Lapeer County.

Contact/Application Information:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re an excellent fit for this role. Contact us at naidoos@ccsem.org for any inquiries.

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Company Introduction:

At Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan, we strive to be the organization of choice for people in need, transforming lives, encountering Christ, and mobilizing hope in our community. Located in six counties, we aim to provide professional and transformational services with compassion, integrity and professionalism. Our team thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a shared mission to deliver exceptional services that make a difference. We are committed to fostering a working environment where everyone can thrive.

Job Description:

We seek a dedicated master’s level social worker or professional counselor to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead a clinical team that provides quality mental health and substance use disorder counseling services to clients in our CARF-accredited Lapeer County outpatient treatment location. You will also provide clinical direction and leadership in carrying out the strategic goals for behavioral health services for this region. As a member of the Quality Assurance team, you will contribute to ensuring that our behavioral health programs are adhering to the highest standards provided by a dedicated clinical staff.

Key Responsibilities:

In coordination with the Director, carry out the strategic plan for Lapeer. Hiring and training new therapists and interns. Provide clinical supervision. Oversee scheduling of programming, arrange for back up as needed. Attend community collaborative meetings for networking and marketing purposes. Manage local partnerships and referral relationships. Carry a small caseload.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or counseling with five years post master’s degree experience. Fully licensed through the State of Michigan (social work, professional counselor or limited license psychologist). Must hold the Certified Addictions Counselor credential through MCBAP or be on a development plan. Certified Clinical Supervisor a plus. Three years of supervisory experience preferred; clinical experience and/or supervisory experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders. Good computer skills and experience using electronic health record software. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with attention to detail. Strong verbal and written skills. Flexibility in scheduling.

Top Benefits and Perks:

Competitive salary with performance bonuses. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. 11 paid holidays and matching retirement plan. Flexible work hours and remote work options to support work-life balance. Professional development programs opportunities. A vibrant company culture with regular team-building activities and events.

Location:

Our Lapeer office is located within the city of Lapeer close to shops and restaurants, not far from the vibrant Lapeer downtown.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Contact/Application Information:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you’re an excellent fit for this role. Contact us at naidoos@ccsem.org for any inquiries.

Or apply through Indeed at the following link:

https://www.indeed.com/viewjob...

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance

General Info

Department: AmeriCorps VISTA Program 

Location: Various locations in Southfield, St. Clair Shores, Pontiac, and Detroit 

Position Type: Full-Time One-year or more commitment 

2024-2025 Catholic Charities Servant Leadership Initiative

About the Catholic Charities Servant Leadership Initiative

We have multiple opportunities available to adults young and older (18+) who are ready to ignite their career in public, private, or nonprofit service sector!  

The Catholic Charities Servant Leadership Initiative VISTA program rooted in Detroit and extends its reach to the surrounding areas. It stands as a beacon of hope and service in alignment with the mission of Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan and AmeriCorps VISTA. Our program is dedicated to providing compassionate, professional services to individuals and families in need, striving to uplift and empower the most vulnerable members of society. At the heart of its mission lies a commitment to addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by communities, particularly in the areas of food security and employment. Through strategic partnerships with local organizations, the program leverages resources and expertise to not only meet immediate needs but also to create sustainable pathways to self-sufficiency and resilience. By offering comprehensive support and guidance, it endeavors to break the cycle of poverty and foster a future of hope and opportunity for all. Servant leadership is central to the professional development offered to our members. Rooted in humility, empathy, and a profound sense of responsibility towards others, this approach empowers individuals to lead with integrity and compassion. Through mentorship, training, and enriching experiences, the program cultivates a culture of service excellence, inspiring a new generation of leaders committed to making a positive difference in their communities. As a member in the VISTA program, you serve full time for one-year. You will build capacity in nonprofit organizations and public agencies to help them more effectively generate the commitment of private sector resources, encourage volunteer service at the local level, and empower individuals and communities.

Member Duties

VISTA members within the Catholic Charities Servant Leadership Initiative will serve as catalysts for community transformation. They will collaborate with local food and employment programs, identifying needs and implementing sustainable solutions to address poverty and inequality. Their responsibilities include building partnerships, organizing resources, and empowering individuals through mentorship and support. VISTAs will engage in capacity-building activities, such as fundraising and volunteer recruitment, to strengthen the program's impact and reach. By embodying the principles of servant leadership, they will advocate for marginalized communities, amplifying their voices and fostering inclusivity. Through their dedication and service, VISTA members will contribute to building resilient, empowered communities where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive.

Program Benefits

• Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Living Allowance
• Health Coverage* 
• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Training
• Relocation Allowance
• and more - 

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For more information or to inquire about this position, contact:

Nick Herman, VISTA Project Supervisor
hermann@ccsem.org 
586-221-3402

General Info

Department: Behavioral Health Services

Location(s): Madison Heights, Monroe, and Port Huron

Position Type: full-time or part-time position

Hours/Pay

Days/Hours Worked: The core CCSEM business days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., however, this position requires at least two evenings per week (through 8:30 PM) and may have Saturday hours as scheduled.

Experience

Education Requirements: Master’s level degree in a human services field; Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Addiction Studies preferred. Limited or fully licensed through the State of Michigan (Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, or Limited License Psychologist)

Experience Requirements: Clinical experience with mental health and/or substance use disorders Knowledge of co-occurring disorders of mental illness and addiction. Position requires excellent interpersonal skills, a good moral character with the flexibility of work schedule. Carry a full caseload of clients (26-30 clients scheduled in a 40-hour week, including two evenings per week, with a goal of 26 client contact hours rendered weekly). Caseload numbers are subject to change with the approval of the Director. Position requires good verbal and written skills Must have computer skills; ability to utilize an electronic health record. Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including, but not limited to criminal background, sex offender, drug screen, OIG, valid Michigan driver’s license, abuse and neglect, and vehicle record check as required.

Special Requirements: • This position will be filled by a faithful Catholic who is fully qualified to provide outstanding clinical and related services, and who will, where appropriate, ground the interventions and desired outcomes in Catholic values, as expressed in Scripture, in the Catechism, and elsewhere in teachings of the Catholic Church. • Must have a clear understanding of Catholic teachings • Able to ground interventions and desired outcomes in Catholic values, as expressed in Scripture, in the Catechism, and elsewhere in teachings of the Church • Will work collaboratively, where appropriate, with a Deacon or spiritual director as appropriate to include Catholic spirituality in treating the whole person • Will consult, where appropriate, with a Deacon or spiritual director for questions or guidance on the Catholic faith and spirituality as needed • Willing to conduct presentations and workshops as requested by Catholic entities such as parishes or schools when requested

Description

The Faith-Based Mental Health Therapist functions under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health and is responsible for providing clinical services and needed related services for clients who are requesting Catholic-based counseling services. This position may include the provision of individual, family, and marital counseling, group therapy, didactic programming, and parent programming. The Faith-Based Mental Health Therapist is responsible for ensuring high-quality clinical and related services that will, where appropriate, ground the interventions and desired outcomes in Catholic values, as expressed in Scripture, in the Catechism, and elsewhere in the teachings of the Catholic Church. This position will work, where appropriate, in a consultative relationship with a deacon and/or spiritual director to include Catholic spirituality in treating the whole person. These duties also include proper clinical documentation and treatment planning to comply with accreditation and licensing and CCSEM policy and procedures.

DIRECT CLINICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning for individuals, couples and families
• Provide psychotherapy and counseling services to families, couples, children and their parents, and adult individuals
• Facilitate group therapy or other education groups as assigned
• Maintain necessary correspondence and communication with other agency and service providers as needed
• Monitor collections from clients to ensure client payment in a timely fashion
• Prepare assigned clients for discharge or transition through planning and linkage with services as indicated
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, mature and professional manner and treat clients, referral sources and coworkers with dignity and respect
• Ensure services consistent with the values and teachings of the Archdiocese of Detroit and the Catholic Church

INDIRECT CLINICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Complete documentation within agency guidelines and timeframes
o Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic formulations for assigned clients using approved agency forms within required timeframes as part of the counseling process
o Develop behaviorally specific, client-centered treatment plans, reviews, and discharge plans with assigned clients within required timeframes
• Obtain prior authorizations for services in a timely manner as required by insurance companies or other parties providing reimbursement for services where indicated
• Attend regular supervisory sessions, in service trainings, all required staff meetings and psychiatric consultations as required
• Maintain compliance with all agency policies and procedures including timesheets, travel logs, expense reports, statistical reports, weekly productivity logs, outcome evaluation requirements, and agency training requirements
• Work toward professional development by attaining and maintaining credentials. Obtain CEU credits per year through agency in service trainings, or other appropriate educational services to maintain licensure
• Represent the agency at events and participate in activities that promote/grow counseling programs in the community as assigned
• Represent CCSEM at community events and conduct oneself in an ethical, mature, and professional manner with honesty and integrity, welcoming clients, coworkers, and other stakeholders with dignity and respect
• Adhere to the Mission, Values, and Vision of CCSEM and the values and teachings of the Catholic Church
• Assist Director with additional projects and duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS & TRAVEL:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and use a computer. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Contact

Jackie Smith

Email: smithj@ccsem.org

General Info

Department: Child Welfare

Location: Southfield

Position Type: Full Time

Hours/Pay

Days/Hours Worked: The core days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position may require long hours and evenings as scheduled.

Experience

Education Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor level degree in Social Work or a human services field

Experience Requirements: One-year experience in direct adoption services, child welfare or related services preferred.

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Foster Care Supervisor, Foster Care Case Managers provide, coordinate and facilitate all services necessary to support the permanency goal for the children in care. Foster Care Case Managers assess youth and families in order to develop, coordinate and implement individualized treatment plans with youth and their families to resolve abuse and neglect difficulties and to achieve permanency for youth. They are responsible to coordinate youth’s placement within foster care, school and community, DHS and family court and document all activities. The Foster Care Case Manager will carry a caseload, complete court reports and provide testimony in court, complete a safety and needs assessments, resource acquisition transportation and visitation and complete authorization of funds for services.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Minimum of a Bachelor level degree in Social Work or a human services field
One-year experience in direct adoption services, child welfare or related services preferred.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables and apply basic mathematical applications.
Understands the impact of separation and loss on families and children.
Possess outstanding child and family safety assessment skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Attend required 9-weeks of CWTI training and receive a passing grade on two examinations prior to receiving a full caseload. Included in CWTI training is MiSACWIS training provided by the state and become proficient in utilizing MiSACWIS as a day-to-day tool to document contacts, service plans and other required documents.
On an annual basis, complete 32 hours of ongoing applicable continuing education.
Input all reports in MiSACWIS in a timely manner to ensure compliance with the current Modified Settlement Agreement.
Develop, coordinate and implement concise, accurate treatment plans with youth, their families, foster families and/or other caretakers facilitating permanency, safety, and well-being
Provide and/or coordinate services to meet needs of youth in order to stabilize youth’s placement, school placement and reinforce school success (e.g. parenting time, placement visits, visits birth parents, behavior specialist services, wraparound meetings and other case conferences) in coordination with birth/relative/foster parents
Coordinate required medical and dental services for all foster children and monitor the implementation of these services by the caregiver

Contact

Kristie Hardin

Email: hardink@ccsem.org

General Info

Department: Behavioral Health

Location: Detroit, Monroe, Madison Heights, Port Huron, and Lapeer

Position Type: Part Time and Full Time

Hours/Pay

Days/Hours Worked: This is a part-time OR full-time position, minimum 20-25 hours per week if part-time, and minimum of 2 evenings per week. Some telehealth services are available, as applicable.

Experience

Education Requirements: Master’s degree preferred - bachelor's level mandatory in a human services field; Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Addiction Studies

Experience Requirements: • Must have computer skills; ability to utilize an electronic health records Comfortable navigating multiple work sites . Successful completion of initial and on-going employment screens, including, but not limited to criminal background, sex offender, drug screen, OIG, valid Michigan driver’s license, abuse and neglect and vehicle record check as required

Special Requirements: Full licensure in the state of Michigan preferred, limited license will be considered.

Description

CCSEM’s Clinical Therapists function under the supervision of the Clinical Services Manager and are responsible for providing direct clinical care in the form of group, family, and/or individual client treatment. This position may also include the provision of didactic programming and parent programming. The Clinical Therapist is responsible for assure that treatment groups are properly conducted, utilizing CCSEM treatment and recovery approaches. These duties also include documentation of the clinical record and treatment planning for the purposes of compliance with accreditation and licensing and meeting the conditions established by funders regarding client submissions, ongoing utilization and clinical reviews of client progress, and any other compliance issue required of the program and its personnel.

Direct Clinical Activities:
• Provide individual clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, referrals, and evidence-based therapies.
• Facilitate group therapy or other education groups as assigned
• Maintain necessary correspondence and communication with other agency partners and service providers
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings to provide consultation and coordinate service needs of individuals
• Prepare assigned clients for discharge or transition through planning and linkage with services as indicated

Indirect Clinical Activities:
• Complete documentation within agency guidelines and timeframes
• Complete comprehensive clinical assessments and diagnostic formulations for assigned clients using approved agency forms within required timeframes as part of the counseling process
• Develop behaviorally specific, client-centered treatment plans, reviews, and discharge plans with assigned clients within required timeframes
• Obtain prior authorizations for services in a timely manner as required by insurance companies or other parties providing reimbursement for services where indicated
• Track and maintain productivity measures
• Attend regular supervisory sessions, in-service training, and all required staff meetings
• Maintain compliance with all agency policies and procedures including timesheets, travel logs, expense reports, statistical reports, weekly productivity logs, outcome evaluation requirements, and agency training requirements
• Work toward professional development by attaining and maintaining credentials. Obtain CEU credits per year through an agency in-service training, or other appropriate educational services to enhance skills.
• Conduct oneself in an ethical, mature, and professional manner and treat clients, referral sources, and coworkers with dignity and respect
• Adhere to the Mission, Values, and Vision of CCSEM and the values and teachings of the Catholic Church
• Assist Behavioral Health Director with additional projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree preferred in a human services field; Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Addiction Studies
• Also hiring bachelor’s level
• Fully licensed through the State of Michigan (Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Limited License Psychologist) or Limited license social worker
• Certified Advanced Addictions Counselor or registered development plan with MCBAP preferred
• Clinical experience with mental health and substance use disorders
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and ASAM criteria prefer
• Position requires excellent interpersonal skills, a good moral character with the flexibility of work schedule
• Must have computer skills; ability to utilize electronic health records
• Comfortable navigating multiple worksites
• Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including, but not limited to criminal background, sex offender, drug screen, OIG, valid Michigan driver’s license, abuse and neglect, and vehicle record check as required

Work Schedule:
This is a part-time OR full-time position, minimum 20-25 hours per week if part-time, and a minimum of 2 evenings per week. Some telehealth services are available, as applicable.

Contact

Please send a cover letter and resume to our Human Resource Manager, Shamiela Naidoo at Naidoos@ccsem.org

Email: Naidoos@ccsem.org