Job description

($66,418 - $76,418)
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority (NLCMHA) recognizes the value of and employs people with lived experience and believes strongly in Recovery and a Culture of Gentleness. To this end, this position requires a commitment to creating and maintaining a culture that “Expects Recovery” and “Encourages Gentleness.”

Employees in this clinical position are responsible for developing behavioral plans and providing outpatient therapy for consumers with mental illness and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Will act on behalf of consumers to assure that services are offered consistent with the Board's mission statement and applicable policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS (listing Position Specific functions first):

• Provide Outpatient Therapy for individuals with co-occurring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness to improve coping skills, regulate mood, enhance confidence and overall sense of wellbeing, and establish positive relationships with others.
• Work with consumers to develop realistic, measurable, single-outcome therapy objectives to help a consumer reach their goals of recovery and independence.
• Schedule and participate in intra and interagency meetings as needed to advocate for and coordinate services, to evaluate the recipient's progress and to ensure rights and freedoms are protected.
• Coordinate with clinical services staff the development and review of behavioral plans, as required, and will ensure compliance with Behavioral Treatment Committee procedure.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to coordinate and provide services based on medical necessity.
• Provide in-service and training opportunities to co-workers and service providers in the greater mental health system.
• Participate, as a resource person, in program/service reviews or audits, i.e., clinic services, specialized residential, etc. and assist as requested in completing and implementing plans of correction.
• Maintain current knowledge of mental health symptomatology, intervention, and treatment strategies.
• Aid in staff training and crisis intervention services related to psychological or behavioral treatment as indicated.

SUPPLEMENTARY FUNCTIONS:

• May represent NLCMHA on internal and/or external committees or work groups to enhance organizational performance and development and quality of care including Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• May participate in community education/community caregiver activities.
• May receive and assist in resolving complaints or inquiries related to services provided by NLCMHA.

GENERAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set priorities and make decisions, which reflect consistency with NLCMHA’s vision and mission statements, goals, values, policies and procedures.
• Provide services and conduct tasks in accordance with terms/conditions required by the funding source, i.e., Northern Michigan Regional Entity (NMRE Contract), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) CMHSP Master Contract and with applicable laws and regulations.
• Participate in approved staff development activities, in-services and supervisory sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality and develop a trusting rapport with consumers, families/guardians, staff and the general public.
• Behave and communicate in a manner that promotes a positive work atmosphere.
• Perform duties in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation/records/reports as applicable for position performance accountability.
• Adjust work schedule, with supervisory approval, to meet consumer and/or NLCMHA needs.
• Maintain an awareness to provide a safe and healthy environment and will report all hazards and/or concerns.
• Accept other responsibilities and duties required by the supervisor, consistent with the accomplishment of NLCMHA’s goals and objectives and the functions of this position. Such responsibilities shall be incorporated into the job description if they involve a lengthy commitment of time or are ongoing.
• Advise supervisor if actual practice (activity) begins to deviate significantly from specified essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPTETENCIES:
Credentialed by NLCMHA to provide services in this professional discipline.
QIDP qualified

LICENSING or CERTIFICATIONS:
Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a Licensed Master’s Social Worker or Limited Licensed Master’s Social Worker. Must maintain licensure.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited university.
Must be motivated to work with the developmentally disabled and be able to demonstrate knowledge of the special needs of this population. Although not a requirement it is preferred that this knowledge is in part the result of prior direct experience with a minimum of one year experience working with the developmentally disabled population.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of the Mental Health Code, and the structure, guidelines, and services of NLCMHA.
• Uphold NLCMHA’s Code of Conduct and professional Code of Ethics, in addition to maintaining current appropriate State licensure/registration and standards where applicable.
• Must possess professional knowledge, consistent with license or registration and demonstrate throughout employment practice equal to acceptable professional standards.
• Ability to communicate, understand and carry out oral and written directions effectively in English and clearly present information both orally and in writing on a level suitable for public groups.
• Learn community resources and identify procedures required to use a wide range of services.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships and productively serve as a member of a team with employees and the public, plus have the ability to deal with problems courteously and tactfully.
• Ability to work effectively with employees of other agencies, Board members, advisory groups, committees, professional organizations, and the public.
• Skill in advocating on behalf of consumers, families/guardians and NLCMHA with the community at large.
• Must have a working telephone, possess, and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License, have a good driving record, automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
• Must be willing to transport agency consumers, including in own personal vehicle when necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• This position may require irregular hours.
• This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.
• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,418.00 - $76,418.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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