Nursing Home Monitor

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority•Cadillac, MI

14h

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 individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and/or Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) residing in nursing home facilities. The role coordinates and monitors mental health services; develops, implements, and updates integrated Individual Plans of Service (IPOS); participates in care conferences and interdisciplinary meetings; advocates for individuals’ needs, rights, and well-being; and collaborates with nursing facility staff, providers, guardians, families, and community partners. The position also provides consultation, education, and training to designated nursing facility staff, community agencies, and providers. It participates in program service reviews, audits, and corrective action plan implementation when requested. The role serves individuals identified by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and maintains knowledge of SMI and I/DD symptomatology, evidence-based interventions, treatment strategies, and related best practices. The position may require irregular hours and travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is unavailable. Locations are 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; alternatively, 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.
Must be able to be credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline.
Must be willing to work with people with developmental disabilities and demonstrate knowledge of this population’s special needs.
If licensed, must maintain licensure.

Nice To Haves

Preferred licenses include Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW), Licensed RN, or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Consideration may be given to applicants with a Limited Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LLBSW), Limited Licensed RN, Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC), or a non-licensed bachelor-level degree in a human service-related field.
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 for assigned consumers with SMI and/or I/DD.
Coordinate and chair development of an integrated IPOS for assigned consumers at least annually, including completion of 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, advocate for consumers, and protect their rights and freedoms.
Monitor and document each consumer’s mental and behavioral health status through written progress notes, and ensure services and identified plans and activities 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 person in program and service reviews, surveys, and audits, and assist with developing and implementing plans of correction when requested.
Maintain current knowledge of SMI and I/DD symptomatology, evidence-based interventions, treatment strategies, and related best practices.
Develop and deliver services consistent with the needs of individuals identified by DHHS.
Coordinate mental health services and advocate for the needs, rights, and well-being of individuals served.