Clinician - OBRA

Icon Fitness; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health and vision within 30–60

Health Reimbursement Account

Short and long-term disability

401(K) match up to 5%

Free YMCA membership

14 paid holidays

Continuing education reimbursement

Licensure study materials and exam

Job summary

Summit Pointe in Michigan is seeking a licensed clinician to coordinate specialized services for older adults in nursing facilities, and to navigate OBRA requirements. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team to monitor referrals, evaluations, and care coordination, serving as a liaison with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and related agencies.

Responsibilities include conducting individual therapy sessions, ensuring record compliance, and participating in quality

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related field.
• State licensure as LMSW/LLMSW; LLP/TLLP; LPC/LLPC required.
• Experience with geriatric population and OBRA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specialized services for older adults in nursing facilities.
• Work with interdisciplinary team to monitor referrals and evaluations.
• Serve as liaison with Michigan DHHS and other agencies.
• Maintain records and ensure timely documentation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Summary/Objective:Summit Pointe is the community mental health service program (“CMHSP”) for the county of Calhoun (Michigan). Summit Pointe provides supports and services to individuals with Medicaid and those who are uninsured addressing a wide range of behavioral, developmental, and mental health needs. These services include psychological and clinical counseling, substance-use-disorder treatment, crisis intervention, case management, autism services, and more. The Clinician’s primary responsibilities include helping individuals navigate specialized services for those that require nursing home placement and serving as the liaison between the State of Michigan and Community Mental Health.Essential Duties and Functions:Facilitates the referral, screening, evaluation and coordination of specialized services for older adults who are nursing facility residents.Works as part of an interdisciplinary team to monitor/track referrals and reviews, comprehensive evaluations, and overall coordination of care.Acts as liaison with the Michigan Department of Community Health OBRA Office, Nursing Homes, the interdisciplinary team, family, and other community organizations to ensure appropriate care and service delivery for customers.Other duties may include nursing home monitoring, individual therapy sessions for individuals who reside in a nursing home, and case management services. Supports are provided as outlined in the individualized plan of service based on person-centered planning.Maintains record compliance within agency requirements and standards utilizing electronic/hard copy record formats.Ensures compliance and participation with competency improvement activities including, but not limited to, credentialing, continuing education (per licensure requirements or minimum of 24 hours per year of clinically based trainings),implementation of evidence based practices, peer review attendance, and professional improvement practices.Participates in corporate quality improvement and problem solving activities.Utilizes knowledge of CARF, CMS, MDHHS and Managed Care standards. Performs other duties as required.Adheres to OBRA timeliness requirementsMaintains timeliness of documentation standardsActively visits customers as outlined in the person centered planMaintains confidentiality and privacy within MDHHS, state and federal guidelines.Qualifications and Skills:Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or related field with Licensure in the State of Michigan as a Social Worker (LMSW/LLMSW); Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP/TLLP); Professional Counselor (LPC/LLPC) mandatory.Demonstrates good organizational, verbal/written communication, computer, analytical and problem-solving skills.Active team member with a solution focused mindset.Experience working with the geriatric population; OBRA and/or nursing home experience preferred.Specialized training, skills and abilities: Lived experiences with behavioral health issues are desired.One year of computer experience – Word, Excel and electronic medical record software preferred.BenefitsPremium health and vision within 30 days of hireCompany sponsored Health Reimbursement AccountCompany paid short and long-term disabilityEmployee assistance program401(K) match up to 5% after one year of serviceSocial security alternative contributionsFree YMCA membershipGenerous paid time off14 paid holidaysContinuing education reimbursementLicensure study materials and exam reimbursementTrauma Informed System of Care:A trauma-informed approach to service delivery emphasizes physical and emotional safety, choice, empowerment, and trustworthiness for customers. The impact of trauma is broad and touches many life domains. Participation is mandatory for activities required for Summit Pointe to become a “Trauma Informed System of Care.”