Nursing Home Monitor

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Retirement Plan (MERS)

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

Northern Lakes CMH Authority seeks a Nursing Home Monitor to coordinate and monitor mental health services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities residing in nursing facilities. This position emphasizes IPOS development, interagency collaboration, care conferences, and advocacy to safeguard consumer rights and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include leading IPOS development, chairing care conferences, updating plans as needs change, and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or similar field from an accredited university with a minimum of two years direct counseling experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a human service-related field or a degree in Nursing.
• Must have licensure in the State of Michigan; licensure preferred: LBSW, RN, LPC; other credentials considered with limitations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary coordinator for Nursing Home Mental Health Monitoring services by reviewing OBRA recommendations and care plans to develop an integrated IPOS for all assigned consumers with SMI/I/DD.
• Coordinate and chair the development of an integrated IPOS at least annually, including the required pre-planning process.
• Develop or amend an IPOS when significant changes occur in a consumer's services, needs, or status.

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or similar field from an accredited university

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a human service-related field or Nursing

Job description

NURSING HOME MONITOR | Location to be determined: Traverse City, Cadillac, Grayling or Houghton Lake

Under the direction of the Director of Customer Relations, employees in this position provide agency-and community-based mental and behavioral health services to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) residing in nursing home facilities. Responsibilites include coordinating and monitoring mental health services; developing, implementing, and updating integrated Individual Plans of Service (IPOS); participating in care conferences and other interdisciplinary meetings; advocating for the needs, rights, and well-being of individuals served; and collaborating with nursing facility staff, medical and mental health providers, guardians, families, and other community partners. Employees also provide consultation, education, and training to designated nursing facility staff, community agencies, and providers and participate in program service reviews, audits, and implementation of corrective action plans as requested.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as the primary coordinator for Nursing Home Mental Health Monitoring services by reviewing recommendations from the Level II OBRA evaluation and nursing home care plans to develop a fully integrated Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) for all assigned consumers with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).
• Coordinate and serve as chairperson for the development of an integrated IPOS for all assigned consumers at least annually, including completion of the required pre-planning process.
• Develop or amend an IPOS when significant changes occur in a consumer's services, needs, circumstances, or overall status.
• Schedule and participate in intra/interagency meetings, including quarterly and annual care conferences at nursing facilities, as needed to advocate for and coordinate mental and behavioral health services, evaluate consumer progress, and ensure that consumer rights and freedoms are protected.
• Monitor and document each consumer's overall mental and behavioral health status through written progress notes to ensure that services are provided consistently with the IPOS and that identified activities, behavioral or care plans, and mental health services are implemented and completed as established.
• Collaborate with, establish linkages to, and provide ongoing education and consultation to nursing home staff, including nursing, social work, and activities departments; facility medical providers; contracted mental health providers; guardians and/or family caregivers; and consumers.
• Participate as a resource person in program and service reviews, surveys, or audits and assist, as requested, with the development and implementation of plans of correction.
• Maintain current knowledge of SMI and I/DD symptomatology, evidence-based interventions, treatment strategies, and related best practices.
• Assertively develop and deliver services consistent with the needs of individuals identified by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or similar filed from an accredited university with a minimum of two (2) years direct counseling experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a human service-related field or a degree in Nursing
• Must have licensure in the State of Michigan
  • Preferred:
    • Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW)
    • Licensed RN
    • Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
  • Considered:
    • Limited Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LLBSW)
    • Limited Licensed RN
    • Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC)
    • Non-licensed Bachelor Level Human Service-related field
  • If licensed, must maintain licensure
• Ability to be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline
• Must be willing to work with the developmentally disabled and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the special needs of this population
• Although not a requirement, it is preferred that this knowledge is in part the result of prior direct experience with a minimum of one year experience working with the developmentally disabled population.

PAY:

• Licensed: $58,399 - $66,899
• Unlicensed: $53,270 - $60,270

BENEFITS:

• Medical Insurance (4 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision Insurance (2 options)
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
• MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require irregular hours.
• This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally: Lifting up to 25 lbs. with or without assistance, Stretching/Reaching, Exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease, Exposure to hazardous material, and Stooping (bend at waist)
• Frequently: Hand/finger dexterity, Talking in person, Talking on the telephone, Hearing in person, Hearing on the telephone, Vision for close work

NLCMHA EEO Statement

Northern Lakes CMH Authority is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual and is free from all forms of employment discrimination, including harassment, because of race, color, sex, gender, age, religion or religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Northern Lakes CMH Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or based on sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable laws. Hiring decisions are based exclusively on merit, qualifications and business needs.

About the Organization

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Open Date 10/15/2026

Location Traverse City Office