Coordinator 2-A AMHS - OBRA Nursing Home Case Management

Community Mental Health Authority; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CMHA-CEI in Lansing, MI is seeking a qualified supervisor for Adult Mental Health Services who will administer OBRA duties including PAS/ARR and specialized services to residents with serious mental illness or developmental disabilities. The role oversees program operations, personnel, budgets, and cross-agency collaboration to fulfill CMHA-CEI's mission.

Requires a Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, or related field, MI credential, at least three years of relevant experience, and leadership

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field is required.
• MI credential (LMSW, LPC, LMFT) required.
• At least three years of work experience with individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• At least one year of work experience in a lead or progressively more responsible position is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Access to reliable transportation is required.
• Must be philosophically committed to community-based treatment and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Administer OBRA duties including PAS/ARR and specialized services to nursing home residents with a serious mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Manage personnel, monitor and evaluate program operations, and handle budgetary considerations; foster cross-collaborative efforts with agency and community programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Psychology

Job description

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Supervisor for the Adult Mental Health Services Department, is responsible for administration of the functions outlined under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) of 1987, including Pre-Admission Screening and Annual Resident Review (PAS/ARR) and specialized services to nursing home residents with a serious mental illness and/or an intellectual/developmental disability. Responsible for carrying out all activities of the program/sub-unit, including but not limited to, management of personnel, monitoring & evaluating program operations, budgetary considerations, and ensuring effective cross-collaborative efforts amongst agency and community programs, in such a manner that fulfills CMHA-CEI’s mission, policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college/university is required. Possession of an appropriate full State of Michigan credential is required “ie. LMSW, LPC, LMFT, . At least three years of work experience with individuals with mental illness and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities is required. At least one year of work experience in a lead position or progressively more responsible position is required. Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally is required.Access to reliable transportation is required. Strong ability to collaborate with internal and external providers required.Must be philosophically committed to community-based treatment and have strong advocacy skills.

Salary/Hours:

Starting hourly rate of $37.78-$42.19 per hour, with scheduled annual increases that result in an hourly rate of $51.00 per hour..40 hours per week. Regular Full-Time.

Location:

Lansing, Michigan.