Job Information
Michigan State University Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Job postings
Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term
Back to search results Apply now Job no: 928992
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Department:Psychiatry Osteopathic Medicine 10034696
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Education/Training, Health Care Support, Police/Health and Safety, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union, Remote-Friendly
Position Summary
The Department of Psychiatry seeks a PhD, PsyD, MSW to work on the Prevent2Protect(P2P) project a 5-year, $15M project sponsored by the Michigan Department of Education. The Lead Case Manager will work in the P2P Office in the MSU Department of Psychiatry, East Lansing, MI. The Lead Case Manager is an integral member of the hub team and will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating services with stakeholders in the communities. The Lead Case Manager will also be responsible for providing guidance for case managers working in five regions of the state. This role will interact with the P2P’s Co-Directors, regional managers, and mentors daily to ensure coordination of care, and implementation of services for identified high-risk, high-need adolescents.
The initial faculty appointment period will be through September 30, 2027, with possibility of extension based on the successful achievement of work goals and the availability of grant funds.
Work breakdown
20% Performs professional level leadership duties guiding five regional case managers and mentors arranging services which meet the social, emotional, mental, and physical health needs and goals for identified at-risk adolescents and their caregivers (as appropriate)
20% Plans, assigns, directs, reviews, and evaluates programs, activities, and staff work to provide for the optimal delivery of services for identified at-risk adolescents in such areas as trauma, crisis response and intervention, substance use, preparation for community integration, and living and educational achievement and skills
20% Works with community stakeholders, securing services for adolescents that have been identified as identified high-risk, high need through referrals from parents or other referral sources.
10% Facilitates regular meetings with regional case managers and mentors to provide support and obtain progress reports for each case
10% Provide regular reports to Project leadership on the number of at-risk adolescents and progress toward identifying/securing services for them and their families
10% Assists Project leadership in preparing reports and educational materials for program sponsors and other key stakeholders
5% Ensures integrity and effectiveness of such services and compliance with federal and state rules and regulations
5% Other duties as assigned
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Masters -Social Work, Psychology
Minimum Requirements
Masters or PhD in Psychology or Social Work required
Current license to practice in the state of Michigan
Five to ten years of progressively more responsible work experience, preferably working with high-risk children, adolescents and their caregivers
Valid driver’s license
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain individualized care plans and supervise the implementation of those plans in a community setting.
Demonstrated ability to maintain, and enhance strong relationships with teachers, guidance counselors, mental health providers and/or other community resource providers, adolescents, and their families
Desired Qualifications
Evidence of superior leadership including organizational, interpersonal, coaching and communication skills
Demonstrated effectiveness working within a multi-disciplinary team setting
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated experience working in or with K-12 schools
Training in crisis intervention, risk assessment, threat assessment and/or working within a behavioral assessment team
Required Application Materials
To apply, applicants must provide requested information at the MSU Human Resources site athttp://careers.msu.eduand upload requested documentation. Documentation should include: 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a diversity statement, and 4) the names and contact information for three professional references with at least one from a former supervisor.
The diversity statement should describe how in your current/previous roles you have contributed to and supported a diverse and inclusive environment, and how you have promoted a sense of community. Please draw broadly on your experience and feel free to share your goals. For more information, please see on the College of Osteopathic Medicine's diversity statement at:https://com.msu.edu/current-students/student-life/diversity-inclusion-safety
Review of Applications Begins On
04/22/2024
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
https://psychiatry.msu.edu
Department Statement
The Psychiatry department is committed to advancing the common good through efforts related to innovative research and community outreach both locally and nationally. The Department’s newest project, The Prevent2Protect Project is a community outreach endeavor aimed at providing intensive individualized supports to students, schools, and communities throughout the state of Michigan with a goal of keeping our children safe in our schools and communities. On an international level, the Global Neuropsychiatry Research team boasts leading experts in neuropsychiatric care aimed to alleviate human suffering as it pertains to global mental health. The Muslim Mental Health Consortium works to address the unique cultural needs for people suffering from mental illness in the U.S and abroad.
With a growing demand for how mental illness impacts the health of our communities, the department has committed to joining with local, state, and national leaders to address how partnerships between government, education, healthcare, and the justice system can improve the lives of people. Collaborating with the City of Lansing through the Mayor's Mental Health Task Force, Michigan Department of Education and the Governor’s Commission on School Safety and Mental Health we aim to bring community resources together and move the conversation toward combating mental health barriers and helping those most in need.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Advertised: Feb 6, 2024 Eastern Standard Time