(Grant Funded) ($66,418 - $76,418)/($54,102 - $62,602)

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS (listing Position Specific functions first):

• Provide clinical services to individuals, primarily in the jail. Direct services are expected to approximate 60% of the normal workweek.
• Provide indirect services, including case consultation and coordination, advocacy, and referral.
• Provide individual and group therapy. As qualified
• Participate actively in staff development activities including unit meetings, supervisory meetings, community meetings, applicable conferences, and review of current literature regarding services.
• Work cooperatively with jail staff, Primary Care Physicians, local Courts, Family Independence Agencies, Schools, ISD, Substance Abuse and other providers to promote provision of quality community-based services.
• Work cooperatively with other agency staff and different programs to insure provision of quality services.
• Participate actively in Utilization Review, other Quality Assurance programs, in periodic evaluation of service output, impact of service delivery, and program planning.
• Complete documentation of assessments, person-centered plans, review of compliance with documentation and contract requirements, quarterly reviews, and terminal evaluation summaries within time frames prescribed by unit policy in accordance with Medicaid and/or other third-party payer standards (including managed care).
• May participate in interventions, assessments, and other aspects of crisis services during and after hours, as necessary.

SUPPLEMENTARY FUNCTIONS:

• May represent NLCMHA on internal/external committees or work groups to enhance organizational performance and development and quality of care, including Quality Improvement activities.
• May participate in community education/community caregiver activities.
• May receive and assist in resolving complaints or inquiries related to services provided by NLCMHA.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set priorities and make decisions, which reflect consistency with NLCMHA’s vision and mission statements, goals, values, policies, and procedures.
• Provide services and conduct tasks in accordance with terms/conditions required by the funding source, i.e., Northern Michigan Regional Entity (NMRE Contract), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) CMHSP Master Contract and with applicable laws and regulations.
• Participate in approved staff development activities, in-services, and supervisory sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality and develop a trusting rapport with consumers, families/guardians, staff, and the public.
• Behave and communicate in a manner that promotes a positive work atmosphere.
• Perform duties in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation/records/reports as applicable for position performance accountability.
• Adjust work schedule, with supervisory approval, to meet consumer and/or NLCMHA needs.
• Maintain an awareness to provide a safe and healthy environment and will report all hazards and/or concerns.
• Accept other responsibilities and duties required by the supervisor, consistent with the accomplishment of NLCMHA’s goals and objectives and the functions of this position. Such responsibilities shall be incorporated into the job description if they involve a lengthy commitment of time or are ongoing.
• Advise supervisor if actual practice (activity) begins to deviate significantly from specified essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPTETENCIES:

Credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline.

LICENSING or CERTIFICATIONS:

Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a fully licensed professional: Licensed Masters Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Psychologist preferred. Limited Licensed Masters Social Worker, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor, or master’s Limited Psychologist considered. Licensed Bachelor Social Worker with CAADC considered.

Must maintain licensure.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Licensed Professional Counselor or Bachelor Social Work with CAADC from an accredited university required.