Therapist - OBRA - Contract

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, completes Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) pre-admission (PAS) and annual resident review (ARR) screenings. Delivers and reviews completed screenings with consumers and guardians.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews and prescreens Level I referral forms submitted by hospitals and nursing homes to determine need for full assessment.

Schedules Level II Assessment with nursing facilities, hospitals, consumers, guardians and family homes.

Completes face-to-face assessments at nursing facilities, hospitals and family homes. Consults with nursing facility and hospital staff. Reviews available clinical records to incorporate into Level II assessment.

Completes Level II Assessment in State EMR system.

Reviews list of Level II assessments with upcoming due dates. Notifies nursing facilities of assessments coming due.

Delivers and reviews completed Level II Assessments with consumers and guardians.

Screens Level II assessments for consumers needing specialized treatment and transition services. Makes referrals for specialized services or other mental health services.

Performs indirect clinical services, including, timely and complete case documentation following Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) policies and procedures; confirms diagnosis to make the most suitable, least restrictive, and medically necessary clinical recommendations; and assists client and / or family in obtaining appropriate programs and resources.

Maintains accurate clinical documentation, including, assessments, progress notes, treatment plans and other required documentation.

Ensures administrative paperwork is accurate and up to date, including, staff activity logs, statistical reports, attendance, mileage reports, and case lists.

Participates in agency and system staff meetings.

Conducts thorough, accurate, clinically sound triage / screening with consumer / guardian / family members in a timely manner.

Requests appropriate authorizations for services provided; monitors utilization of services; requests re-authorizations or continuations as appropriate.

Serves on community mental health or community-based committees as directed.

May assume the administrative responsibilities of a Clinical Supervisor in their absence.

May supervise the work of department interns.

Provides support and assistance to OBRA Coordinator as needed.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or Doctorate in Psychology or a directly related mental health field from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years or more clinical experience working in a mental health setting

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous community mental health experience with children, adolescents, and adults

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Temporary Limited Licensed Psychologist (TLLP), Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP) or Licensed Psychologist (LP)
• Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

Certification with the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP) or an approved development plan

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of :

Knowledge of applicable computer applications

Skill in :

• Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our consumers

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

• Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write, and understand the English
• 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
• Work independently