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FLSA STATUS:   Non-exempt – Overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The start time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, provides direct and indirect clinical services to individuals served, their families, and designated others. Supervises staff members and performs leadership roles as assigned. Implements program components, participates in developing and implementing program outcomes and evaluations, monitors and collects data and develops statistical reports. Teaches clinical methods and assists with day-to-day program functioning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in research and program evaluations, monitors record keeping, collects and develops statistics related to Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program outcomes.

Provides supervision to the ACT clinical staff including employee orientation, weekly or bi-weekly supervision meetings, performance reviews, case consultations, record reviews, and monthly clinical team meetings.

Provides emergency on call telephone support to staff after regular business hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Reviews clinical staff documentation for accuracy and timeliness.

Maintains clinical and administrative record keeping.

Acts as a liaison with other Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) direct and contract service providers, Integrated Care Organizations (ICO’s), Managed Care Providers, and community agencies with the intent of ensuring prompt and appropriate coordination of health services.

Ensures individuals served are receiving services in the least restrictive level of care appropriate to the individual’s needs.

Monitors and initiates action with staff to ensure appropriate claim payments can be processed.

Works flexible hours and on-call rotation as required.

Monitors and initiates action to ensure that maximum standards of efficiency and productivity are promoted and upheld.

Assists with home and community-based interventions, including transportation of individuals served as needed.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.  

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Counseling, or Doctorate in Psychology, or a directly related mental health field

• Three (3) years of experience working as a professional staff member in a community mental health setting

• Experience as a supervisor of professional staff in a behavioral health setting

Preferred Education and Experience

• Five (5) years of experience working as a professional staff member in a community mental health setting

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP), Licensed Psychologist (LP), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

• Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and the ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

• Must possess and maintain a current Michigan Chauffeur’s license within two (2) weeks from the date of hire

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

• CAADC-Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor and/or CAC-Certified Addiction Counselor

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Applicable computer applications

• Community mental health resources

• Michigan Mental Health Code

• Mental illness, developmental disabilities and substance use disorders in adult and child/adolescent populations

• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) as well as other Evidence Based Practices (EBP)

• Medical necessity with mental health in-patient, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders populations including related assessment tools

• Various health plans and funding sources

Skill in:

• Organization and time management

• Using professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our individuals served

• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

• Written and verbal communication

• Leadership

• Analyzing information and completing reports

Ability to:

• Collaborative:  Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate.  Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives   

• Accountable:  Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily  

• Respectful:  Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership

• Engage effectively with diverse communities; interact with people in an inclusive manner that respects cultural and socio-economic differences 

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: N/S

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: F/C

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: N/S

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O

Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 34 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations. 

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.