The Behavioral Specialist position works within the child welfare arena to provide appropriate treatment planning for children with additional behavioral and mental health needs or concerns. Works with children, caregivers, community mental health, school systems and other service providers to create and implement a treatment plan focused on the behavioral and mental health needs of the child.

Annual Salary Range: $42,000.00 - $48,000.00

Are you passionate about discovering new ways to help empower people and make a difference in their lives?

If you’ve got what it takes to support us in our mission to provide help and create hope through innovative, collaborative, and diverse programs within the community, then we’ve got the right opportunity for you.

About Catholic Charities West Michigan

Catholic Charities West Michigan (CCWM) is a community-based agency providing programs in Western Michigan and offering a variety of services in family preservation, behavioral health, child welfare, and community outreach.

• CCWM is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all staff are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.
• CCWM encourages persons of diverse backgrounds and faiths to apply for employment.

• Provides treatment plans and leadership for the treatment team
• Provides assessment, treatment, case management, and case reviews to children and caregivers
• Provides training to Caregiver’s and Staff specific to child’s behavioral and mental health needs
• Completes and submits required reports and /documents as required by contract
• Refers appropriate behavioral health and mental health services to children and families
• Maintains regular contact with children, caregivers, therapists, school personnel and other service providers related to the implementation of the service plan

• Ability to utilize the Department of Health and Human Services computer systems and any other computer systems required by contract
• Ability to utilize a computer to create work documents and to perform email functions
• Ability for strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to with Michigan courts or possess the ability to successfully interact with court personnel and appointed attorneys
• Ability to work with difficult individual and have strong conflict management skills
• Ability to cope and engage with patience in difficult situations
• Ability to work with children and families who have been traumatized

Education:

A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a Human Service-related field is required.

A Master's Degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a human service related area as specified by state regulations is preferred.

Experience:

At least two (2) years experience working in Child Welfare, Family systems or in an Education Interventionalist role; along with experience in assessment and treatment planning is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Professional State of Michigan License preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Our Mission

Inspired by the Church's social teachings, Catholic Charities West Michigan fosters individuals and families to flourish by providing help and creating hope.

Our Vision

Catholic Charities West Michigan is called to create a just and compassionate community where all people can achieve their divine purpose.

Our Values

• Sanctity of All Life
• Compassion
• Integrity
• Respect
• Equity

CCWM is an equal opportunity employer, subject to all federal and state laws as applicable to a religious Agency.