Clinical Diagnostician

Oakland Community Health Network•Pontiac, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Autism Services Coordinator screens to determine appropriate level of care and eligibility for Oakland Community Health Network services primarily for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and will complete the screening process for any ABA service requests. May also be assigned children with emotional disturbances and/or adults with mental illness. This position is both office and community-based and will require the ability to travel in the Oakland County area as needed. Flexibility in scheduling is also required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in relevant disciplinerequired
State of Michigan license, certificationand /or registration as, Psychologist (LLP, LP), Social Worker (LMSW/LLMSW), Counselor (LPC/LLPC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT/LLMFT).
For children’s services -maintain/attain 24 hours annually of child-specific training (Child Diagnostic and Treatment Professional)
Minimum of 3 three (3) years relevant experience providing services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or serious emotional disturbance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Be able to articulate a complex service system whileestablishingpositive rapport with individuals in need.
Create a welcoming environment thatdemonstratesempathy and non-judgment.
Knowledge of OCHN provider network and how to accessadditionalcommunity services.
Demonstratesa highlevelofproficiencywith Word, Excel, database, and other relevant software programs.
Demonstratesa highlevel of interpersonal skills both in direct personal interactions and on thetelephone.
Demonstrateshighlevel of oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to handle a high volume ofrelatively complexassignments accurately andtimely.
Demonstrates organizational skills needed toestablishoffice procedures andmaintainfiles and records.
Knowledge and understanding of admission and discharge criteria for each treatment program and be able todetermineand designateappropriate levelsof care.
Knowledge of screening andassessmentinstruments for autism and other behavioral health disorders.
Knowledge of DSM-V.
Knowledge of Michigan Mental Health Code.
Understanding ofrecipient rights policies.
Understanding of trauma informed principles.
Knowledge of LOCUSandMichiCANS.
Knowledge of substantial functional limitations.
Knowledge of Children’s SED Waiver requirements.
Ability to use basic intervention skills.
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization;demonstratingloyalty to the organization and its mission and values;maintainingsocial, ethical, and organizational norms; firmly adhering to codes of conduct and ethical principles. (Integrity/Building Trust)
Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships, recognizing that the ultimate customer is the person served. (Customer Focus)
Activelyidentifyingnew areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. (Continuous Learning)
Settinghigh standardsof performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence in addition to consciously adopting organizational standards of excellence. (Work Standards)
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.(Communication)
Must have available means of transportation to and from OCHN and for required offsite meetings or site visits.
Must be available for meetings and events which may occur outside of standard office hours.
Work performed primarily in an office environment.
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or withouta reasonableaccommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the OCHN network.

Responsibilities

Welcome all individuals in need with excellent customer service skills,empathy,and support.
Ensure adequate,accurateandtimelyeligibility screenings.
Assistsin determination of eligibility for Medicaid specialty services and supports, based upon screening and coordination with OCHN Access Team and OCHN Clinical Diagnosticians.
Be able to complete all documentation accurately and completely within theappropriate timeframes.
Set intake appointments with Core Provider Agencies and other community agencies.
Understand and adhere toestablishedQuality Improvement Indicators and Due Process timelines.
UnderstandOCHNprovider network and be able to inform appropriate and availablechoiceof agency and services to those who are deemed eligible for OCHN-funded services.
Havea knowledgeof multiple community resources and communicate these resources to individuals who are in need and/or do not meet criteria for OCCMHA services.
Be able to link individuals/families to and coordinate with mental health crisis services whenappropriate.
Provide screening for individuals requesting ABA, coordinate ADOS appointments and link to chosen provider as needed.
Advocates for youth and families to reducewaittimes tostart ofsupportand services.
Collect all necessary documentation and data for OCHN.
Understand ABA and Core Provider wait list policies and procedures and be able to appropriately place individuals on the waitlist when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.