AuSable Valley Community Mental Health Authority has many opportunities for those looking to make a difference in the lives of our community members by providing beneficial and cost-effective services to our consumers. AVCMHA provides State funded public mental health services to Iosco, Ogemaw, and Oscoda counties in northern Michigan. Services are provided to people with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability (I/DD), a Serious Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), and/or those who may be Seriously Emotionally Disturbed (SED).

Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule and travel throughout the Board's coverage area and, at times, around different areas of the state. Possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Michigan, vehicle insurance as required by Michigan Law, and a good driving record; be a U.S. Citizen or have possession of necessary papers allowing holder to work legally within the United States.

A Pre-Employment Background Check will be conducted in the following areas: Criminal (Both State and Federal Finger Printing), Driving, Educational and Employment record verifications/inquiries.

Persons with Lived Experience with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance use disorders are encouraged to apply. EOE.

Excellent Benefit Package includes:

• PTO (paid time off) Accrual Program
• 12 Paid Holidays
• BC/BS PPO Medical Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent
• Dental
• Vision
• Pension Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Student Loan Payment Assistance
• Term Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• AFLAC

• If you are having issues applying for a position or have questions about applying, email hr@avcmh.org

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to work a flexible schedule and travel throughout the Board’s coverage area and, at times, around different areas of the astate.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in human services field
• One year experience in the mental health field
• Certified as a QMHP, QIDP, and/or CMHP and/or be limited or fully licensed in the State of Michigan in their relative field

Responsible for providing services to individuals in the case management program with severe and persistent mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities. Works to assure all necessary supports and services are provided to enable the individual to achieve community inclusion and participation, productivity, and independence in home and community based settings. Responsible for advocacy, coordination, and linkage of services to provide continued care and to avoid rigidity, fragmentation, misuse and/or inaccessibility of services. Must possess the ability to link the individuals served to services and coordinate the various services to achieve successful outcomes. Provides services to assist the individuals served in gaining access to needed medical, social, education, therapeutic, and other support services. Major functions and core elements of the role includes service plan development, linking and coordination of services, assessment/follow-up and monitoring of services and advocacy.