Therapist, OBRA, Specialized Service - Contract

Macomb County Community Mental Health; Sterling Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Macomb County Community Mental Health seeks a Behavioral Health Specialist to support the OBRA program. In this contract, you will conduct behavioral assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans for residents in nursing facilities with MI/DD diagnoses.

You will collaborate with hospitals and providers, coordinate referrals, attend care planning conferences, and supervise interns as needed. A Master’s degree and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Doctorate in Psychology.
• Two years of clinical experience in a mental health setting.
• Licensed or licensure-eligible in Michigan for relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Completes referrals and assessments and develops and monitors treatment plans.
• Participates in case consultation to confirm diagnoses and recommendations.
• Coordinates consumer care with hospitals, physician offices and providers.
• Serves as liaison to obtain authorization for programs and services.
• Supervises interns and supports OBRA Coordinator as needed.
• Maintains accurate records and follows policies for documentation.

Skills

Collaborative

Accountable

Respectful

Diversity & inclusion

Independent work

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work / Counseling / Psychology

Licensed state licensure (LMSW/LLMSW/LPC/LLPC/TLLP/LP or equivalent)

Job description

**This is a contract position supporting the Macomb County Community Mental Health OBRA Program. This position offers a hybrid work environment with flexible hours.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, as member of an inter-disciplinary team for the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) department, conducts behavioral assessments and develops, implements and monitors mental health treatment plans for individuals served who are residents of nursing care facilities that have a Mental Illness (MI) and/or Developmental Disability (DD) diagnoses. Implements other program goals and activities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Completes referrals and assessments and develops, implements and monitors treatment plans on assigned caseload.

Participates in case consultation to confirm diagnoses and to make the most suitable clinical recommendations.

Maintains appropriate contact with hospitals, physician offices and other service providers to coordinate consumer care and referrals.

Acts as a liaison for individuals served and/or their family members in obtaining authorization for appropriate programs and services provided, including the utilization and continuation of services.

Supports, consults, and monitors nursing home personnel and services as it applies to mental health treatment including consumer crisis intervention.

Maintains accurate and up-to-date records and clinical documentation following the Macomb County Community Mental Health policies and procedures.

Participates in agency and system staff meetings.

Serves on community mental health or community-based committees as directed.

Attends care planning conferences in nursing homes as well as maintains and updates clinical knowledge through readings, in-service trainings, and other activities as determined in consultation with the Agency’s annual plan and clinical supervisor or designee.

Performs administrative responsibilities of a Clinical Supervisor as needed.

May supervise the work of department interns.

Provides support and assistance to OBRA Coordinator as needed.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Doctorate in Psychology or a directly related mental health field
• Two (2) years of clinical experience working in a mental health setting

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous community mental health experience with children, adolescents, or adults
• Knowledge of the Macomb County Provider Network

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master of Social Work (LLMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC), Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), or Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• Certification with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or an approved development plan

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Michigan Mental Health Code/401 criteria
• Knowledge of OBRA nursing home reform legislation
• Mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, and developmental disabilities
• Techniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous situations
• Applicable computer applications

Skill in:

• Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our individuals served
• Providing excellent and timely customer service
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another

Ability to:

• Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives
• Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily
• Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership
• Engages effectively with diverse communities; interact with people in an inclusive manner that respects cultural and socio-economic differences
• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write, and understand the English
• Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information
• Work independently

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.