James Morris
@jamesmorris1
Behavioral health IPS supervisor improving employment and care outcomes through compliant program leadership.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven Human Services and Behavioral Health leader with over 10 years of experience overseeing community-based programs, supervising multidisciplinary teams, and improving workforce outcomes while ensuring regulatory compliance. As an IPS Supervisor, I coached a team of 6 Employment Specialists and supported evidence-based IPS Supported Employment for more than 200 individuals annually.
I’m recognized for building high-performing teams and strengthening service delivery through quality improvement, documentation standards, and passed annual State Fidelity Reviews. I also bring experience across public health investigations and case management—from conducting COVID-19 contact tracing to coordinating behavioral health services and performing Child Protective Services investigations—so I can manage high-volume caseload operations and drive measurable, positive outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IPS Supervisor
Central City Health
Jul 2022 - Jun 2026 (3 years 11 months)
Supervised and coached a team of 6 Employment Specialists within an evidence-based IPS Supported Employment program serving 200+ individuals annually with serious mental illness. Achieved and maintained a 75% competitive employment success rate while ensuring Medicaid compliance, documentation standards, and successful annual State Fidelity Reviews.
COVID-19 Investigator / Contact Tracer
Detroit Health Department
Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Conducted public health investigations for confirmed and suspected COVID-19 cases and coordinated with healthcare professionals and community agencies on high-risk matters. Maintained accurate documentation and complied with privacy regulations throughout case work.
Family Service Worker
Starfish Family Services
Sep 2018 - Sep 2021 (3 years)
Developed individualized family service plans and connected high-risk families to housing, healthcare, educational, employment, and community resources. Provided crisis intervention and ongoing support for families facing significant needs.
Case Manager
Macomb County Community Mental Health
Sep 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 3 months)
Coordinated behavioral health services for children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, including assessments, crisis intervention, advocacy, and individualized service planning. Partnered with providers, schools, and families to improve client outcomes.
Child Protective Services Investigator
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Mar 2017 - Jul 2018 (1 year 4 months)
Investigated allegations of child abuse and neglect, preparing investigative reports and recommendations. Managed high-volume caseloads while meeting state investigation timelines and documentation requirements.
Education
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Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Eastern Michigan University.
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