Clinical Specialist Crisis Services

Under the general supervision of the Site Director, the Clinical Specialist - Crisis Services will provide therapeutic support, crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. This Clinician also delivers a person centered and goal-oriented approach to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conducts electronic case reviews.
• Authorizes treatment plans.
• Provides consultations utilizing medical necessity criteria.
• Evaluates clinical appropriateness.
• Monitors provider treatment plans to ensure quality and effectiveness of service.
• Performs data gathering, documentation and analysis for desired outcomes.
• Advocates for clients to ensure treatment needs are met.
• Follows guidelines of the integrated care case management program with respect to identifying and assessing clients, developing and managing the treatment plans, and facilitating complex care arrangements.
• Performs initial and ongoing review of client's clinical status and functioning (behavioral and physical).
• Communicates with medical and behavioral providers regarding treatment planning.
• Communicates with medical and behavioral providers regarding clinical and psychosocial needs.
• Engages the client and providers in identifying short-term and long-term goals consistent with the clinical situation and client's strengths.
• Manages client care through the MHWIN system.
• Enters data and reports into written formats and electronic databases.
• Monitors client's compliance with services.
• Participates in schedule shift reporting, multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, unit staff meetings and case consultation.
• Assists clients by performing triage services and responding to urgent matters in an appropriate timeframe.
• Communicates with outside partnerships such as Hospitals, Inpatient Psychiatric facilities, Outpatient Mental Health Clinics, and Partial Hospitalization Programs regarding Crisis Residential Services and bed availability.
• Conducts comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments for each individual and / or Pre-admission review as needed.
• Completes all documentation including Behavioral Health Assessments, group and individual therapy progress notes and non-billable notes within a 24-hour timeframe.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA's)

REQUIRED EDUCATION :

A Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing (a Bachelor's Degree will be accepted), the Human Services, the Social Services, or a related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

Three (3) years of professional clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare or a community mental health setting.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S) :

A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure : RN, LMSW , LMHC, LPC, LLP or PhD.

(A limited license will be accepted).

A valid State of Michigan Driver's License with a safe and acceptable driving record.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

This position will work in the DWIHN Crisis Care Center. This position will be required to work with persons who may suffer from mental health or substance abuse crises.

Crisis Care Operations is a 24 / 7 unit. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time.

Please Note : DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer