Nursing Home Monitor

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority•Grayling, MI

11h

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Customer Relations, the Nursing Home Monitor provides agency- and community-based mental and behavioral health services to people with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) who live in nursing home facilities. The role coordinates and monitors mental health services, develops and updates integrated Individual Plans of Service (IPOS), takes part in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings, advocates for individuals' needs and rights, and collaborates with nursing facility staff, health providers, guardians, families, and community partners. The employee also provides consultation, education, and training to designated nursing facility staff, community agencies, and providers, and participates in program reviews, surveys, audits, and corrective-action planning as requested. The position may require irregular hours and travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is unavailable. Location is to be determined among Traverse City, Cadillac, Grayling, or Houghton Lake.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a similar field from an accredited university, with at least two years of direct counseling experience; or a 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.
If licensed, must maintain licensure.
Ability to be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline.
Willingness to work with people with developmental disabilities and ability to demonstrate knowledge of this population's special needs.

Nice To Haves

Preferred licensure: Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), Licensed RN, or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
The employer will also consider a Limited Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LLBSW), Limited Licensed RN, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), or a non-licensed bachelor's-level human-service-related background.
At least one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review Level II OBRA evaluation recommendations and nursing home care plans to develop integrated IPOS plans for assigned consumers with SMI and/or I/DD.
Coordinate and chair development of an integrated IPOS for each assigned consumer at least annually, including 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- and interagency meetings, including quarterly and annual nursing facility care conferences, to coordinate services, evaluate progress, and protect consumer rights and freedoms.
Monitor and document each consumer's mental and behavioral health status through written progress notes, ensuring services and plans are implemented consistently with the IPOS.
Collaborate with and provide ongoing education and consultation to nursing home staff, facility medical providers, contracted mental health providers, guardians, family caregivers, and consumers.
Participate as a resource in program and service reviews, surveys, or audits and assist with plans of correction when requested.
Maintain current knowledge of SMI and I/DD symptoms, evidence-based interventions, treatment strategies, and best practices.
Develop and deliver services consistent with the needs of individuals identified by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).