Clinician/Care Manager (Union)

Sanilac County Community Mental Health Authority•Sandusky, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides intensive therapy and case management assistance/support to individuals/families in need of services provided by MI Services/SED Services. This may include services such as case management, on-call, intakes, crisis management and individual and/or group therapy. This position includes providing support to other county agencies or traveling to individual’s homes. This position will perform the following duties: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Provide individual, family and group therapy. The clinician develops materials for and provides group therapy rotation as needed. Outpatient services caseload maybe be split between children and adults to meet Agency needs. Link, monitor, coordinate, and advocate with community agencies to assist the individual in accessing basic needs like housing, medical appointments, employment, and other needs as they arise. Participates in evidence-based practices as assigned (TF-CBT, ACT/IDDT/FPE/etc.). Completes intake assessments and makes referrals for services and programs. Gathers and Reviews information such as medical, psychological, and social history contributing to the individual’s situation. Evaluates this information to determine the individual’s needs and capabilities towards the least restrictive environment and/or services. Initiates and coordinates professional assessments according to the presenting problem and relevant standards and is responsible for sharing and presenting assessment/treatment data as authorized and required for implementation and coordination with other agencies, courts and caretaker. Maintain agency standards of compliance in the documentation, billing, and other requirements to obtain maximum reimbursement. Completes the person-centered plan of service and periodic review of progress, assuring revision as needed, and assuring that the preferences of the individual served are reflected in the individual plan of treatment. Makes direct/indirect contacts in accordance to the person-centered plan with the assigned individuals, and is responsible for assuring the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the person-centered plan of service in residential, employment, school, and other settings. Serves as the primary advocate for assigned individuals, and as the primary liaison with their families, guardians, caretaker and/or their agencies involved in their service network. Provides consultation, referral and in-services to staff, caretaker, families and other agencies as needed to meet the specialized needs of individuals served. Participates in and assists with placement planning and completes necessary forms and paperwork for placement. Provide community outreach to individuals who have a history of hospital recidivism in order to be proactive in preventing crisis situations. The clinician participates in after hours on-call participation, crisis intervention during the workday, and other duties as assigned. Carry out CCBHC clinical duties as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned. Children’s Outpatient Services Clinician/Care Manager: Staff will complete ADOS-2 assessments for the ABA benefit program, as directed by supervisor. Provide services based on the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team model to divert inpatient hospitalization for children under 21 years of age. Children’s Home Based Clinician/Care Manager: Provide services based on the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team model to divert inpatient hospitalization for children under 21 years of age. Provide family and individual therapy. Linking and coordaining of services ex: school, probation, DHHS Family psychoeducation Staff will participate in BTC committee, as needed for their individuals. ACT (Therapist) Clinician/Care Manager: Team clinical lead for clinical consults. Family and individual therapy. Staff will participate in BTC committee, as needed for their individuals. Residential Services Specific Duties: Will be training staff working in the homes. Monitoring AFC home incident report and medication compliance. Attend AFC home staff meeting. Must be a backup clinical consultant for behavioral issues for staff. Behavioral plan development and assessment. For individuals requiring specialized, contracted, and other placement services, the Clinician completes and coordinates a residential treatment plan and visits the home at least monthly to monitor progress in the placement setting. Review residential progress notes for individuals in specialized placements. Adult Outpatient Services Clinician/Care Manager: Staff will complete appropriate OBRA Assessments and/or provide OBRA coordination as directed by supervisor. Must be able to create and implement behavior plans. Staff will participate in BTC committee, as needed for their individuals. Intensive Outpatient Clinician/Care Manager Specific Duties: Staff will coordinate transition of services from ACT level services to intensive outpatient services. Services will be provided at a higher intensity within the office, home, and community to prevent inpatient hospitalization. Intensity of services will be based on individual need. Staff will coordinate transition of services from intensive outpatient services to traditional outpatient services when appropriate, while ensuring that the individual is in the least restrictive environment for treatment. Provide services in a multi-disciplinary approach with psychiatrist, care manager, peer support specialist, etc. to ensure individuals receive services to meet their individualized needs. SUD/Integrated Health Clinician/Care Manager Specific Duties: Facilitate IDDT evidence-based practice. Coordinate services with Medication Assisted Treatment programs within the county. Link individuals to appropriate community referrals, including SUD self-help groups and inpatient SUD treatment. Coordinate services with PCP’s within the county to assist in integrated treatment for individuals with comorbid health conditions and SUD diagnoses. Educate individuals on the 12-steps. Facilitate groups specific to individuals with co-occurring SUD/MH diagnoses.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Human Services Field from an accredited school with licensure as a LMSW, LLMSW preferred.
TLLP, LLP, LP, LPC OR LLPC.
Must qualify as QMHP, QMRP or CMHP where appropriate for population being served.
Must hold a SUD license (or apply for a MCBAP Plan within 60 days of hire, schedule their test for SUD licensure or become fully licensed as an SUD provider).
For anyone working with children, they must receive 40 hours of Children’s training per calendar year and become a CAFAS rater.
A Minimum of one year of experience with examination, evaluation and treatment of SED Children and families is required.
For Candidate/Employee assessing within the ASD Benefit Program they are required to have been trained in the ADOS-2 or have the relevant experience (1-2 years of experience) to be eligible to apply for the training with in 90 days of hire.
For Candidate/Employee working within the ASD Benefit Program they are required to have at least 1-2 years of experience working with and treating children with ASD.
For Candidate/Employee working within the ASD Benefit Program they are required to have knowledge of ABA practices and intervention.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Word Processing software.
Typing speed of 45 wpm is recommended.
Valid Driver' License.
Chauffeurs license; if transporting individuals that receive services.
CPR/First Aid certified within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

LMSW preferred in Adult Outpatient Services.

Responsibilities

Provide individual, family and group therapy.
Develop materials for and provide group therapy rotation as needed.
Link, monitor, coordinate, and advocate with community agencies to assist the individual in accessing basic needs like housing, medical appointments, employment, and other needs as they arise.
Participate in evidence-based practices as assigned (TF-CBT, ACT/IDDT/FPE/etc.).
Complete intake assessments and make referrals for services and programs.
Gather and review information such as medical, psychological, and social history contributing to the individual’s situation.
Evaluate this information to determine the individual’s needs and capabilities towards the least restrictive environment and/or services.
Initiate and coordinate professional assessments according to the presenting problem and relevant standards and is responsible for sharing and presenting assessment/treatment data as authorized and required for implementation and coordination with other agencies, courts and caretaker.
Maintain agency standards of compliance in the documentation, billing, and other requirements to obtain maximum reimbursement.
Complete the person-centered plan of service and periodic review of progress, assuring revision as needed, and assuring that the preferences of the individual served are reflected in the individual plan of treatment.
Make direct/indirect contacts in accordance to the person-centered plan with the assigned individuals, and is responsible for assuring the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of the person-centered plan of service in residential, employment, school, and other settings.
Serve as the primary advocate for assigned individuals, and as the primary liaison with their families, guardians, caretaker and/or their agencies involved in their service network.
Provide consultation, referral and in-services to staff, caretaker, families and other agencies as needed to meet the specialized needs of individuals served.
Participate in and assist with placement planning and complete necessary forms and paperwork for placement.
Provide community outreach to individuals who have a history of hospital recidivism in order to be proactive in preventing crisis situations.
Participate in after hours on-call participation, crisis intervention during the workday, and other duties as assigned.
Carry out CCBHC clinical duties as assigned.
Complete ADOS-2 assessments for the ABA benefit program, as directed by supervisor.
Provide services based on the Children’s Mobile Crisis Team model to divert inpatient hospitalization for children under 21 years of age.
Link and coordinate services ex: school, probation, DHHS Family psychoeducation.
Participate in BTC committee, as needed for their individuals.
Serve as team clinical lead for clinical consults.
Train staff working in the homes.
Monitor AFC home incident report and medication compliance.
Attend AFC home staff meeting.
Serve as a backup clinical consultant for behavioral issues for staff.
Develop behavioral plans and assessments.
Complete and coordinate a residential treatment plan and visit the home at least monthly to monitor progress in the placement setting for individuals requiring specialized, contracted, and other placement services.
Review residential progress notes for individuals in specialized placements.
Complete appropriate OBRA Assessments and/or provide OBRA coordination as directed by supervisor.
Create and implement behavior plans.
Coordinate transition of services from ACT level services to intensive outpatient services.
Provide services at a higher intensity within the office, home, and community to prevent inpatient hospitalization.
Coordinate transition of services from intensive outpatient services to traditional outpatient services when appropriate, while ensuring that the individual is in the least restrictive environment for treatment.
Provide services in a multi-disciplinary approach with psychiatrist, care manager, peer support specialist, etc. to ensure individuals receive services to meet their individualized needs.
Facilitate IDDT evidence-based practice.
Coordinate services with Medication Assisted Treatment programs within the county.
Link individuals to appropriate community referrals, including SUD self-help groups and inpatient SUD treatment.
Coordinate services with PCP’s within the county to assist in integrated treatment for individuals with comorbid health conditions and SUD diagnoses.
Educate individuals on the 12-steps.
Facilitate groups specific to individuals with co-occurring SUD/MH diagnoses.