Job Description

Who We Are
Are you looking for a job that is meaningful and will make a positive difference in people’s lives? Community Mental Health has openings for people like you. We offer a supportive and flexible environment working within dedicated teams with low staff turnover. Working for the CMH system offers the opportunity to develop highly desirable skills in the mental health field.

Other perks include free supervision for your licenses, paid licensing fees, a generous training budget and free CEU’s for required trainings. In addition, Ottawa County offers paid time off and a zero premium insurance option.

CMH employees can also qualify for loan forgiveness programs as well as tuition reimbursement for those interested in continuing their higher education. Come join our team!

Position Overview
Under the direction of the Mental Health Supervisor and as part of the Program Coordinator team, this professional position is responsible for developing, monitoring, coordinating, and continually improving Community Mental Health’s (CMH) contractual mental health, and specialty treatment partnerships. Directly supervises CMH staff delivering services to consumers as well as collaborate with and/or direct the services provided by community partners.

This position is based out of the Holland James St. Office and hours are typically 8am-5pm Monday - Friday.

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for the overall development and management of contractual outpatient mental health services to adults with Severe Mental Illness. Reviews and ensures that authorized services are appropriate, effective, and cost effective.
• Provides direct supervision for clinical staff providing clinical, CLS and peer services.
• Provides supervision for subordinate staff, including selection, hiring and termination; training, scheduling and provision of work assignments; performance management; administration of policy and procedure; and administration of discipline.
• Collects and analyzes data from wide variety of sources to establish effective, efficient utilization management and care management strategies. Data may include those from UM/UR, health exchange, and clinical outcome reports.
• Responsible for overall development and management of collaborative programming involving CMH, contractual providers, and community partners.
• Participates in developing budgets for contractual initiatives; monitors budgets to ensure cost effective programming.
• Participates on CMH and/or community collaborative committees, including region specific mental health collaborating meetings
• Develops policies and practice guidelines for contractual mental health services and collaborative programming.
• Seeks and identifies funding opportunities and writes/manages grants associated with assigned programs. Monitors and oversees outcome and reporting data for said grants.
• Identifies training needs and arranges for or delivers training to staff and community providers.
• Coordinates with regional and local prevention efforts and manages CMH’s prevention initiatives.
• Participates as a member of the Program Coordinator team, attends all meetings and provides input on issues related to overall staff development, training, coordination and cross team communication.
• Performs other functions as assigned.

Required Education, Training and Experience

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or related mental health field with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.

Licenses And Certifications:
Must possess or obtain State of Michigan licensure or certification (LLP, LMSW, LPC, etc.)
Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license is required.
MCBAP credential CADC, CAADC or CCS preferred.

Additional Requirements and Information

Required Knowledge and Skills:

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  Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of social work, psychology, and the treatment of individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of recovery, community integration, and maximized independence.
• Thorough working knowledge of effective leadership techniques, independent problem solving, conflict resolution, team building, and interagency collaboration.
• Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical assessment and diagnosis, and the DSM-IV criteria.
• Thorough working knowledge of MDCH accreditation requirements and mental health care practitioner licensing requirements.
• Good working knowledge of the principles and practices of community-based mental health services. Demonstrates the capacity to work effectively within agency parameters.
• Good working knowledge of managerial and supervisory principles and practices.
• Good working knowledge of relevant Evidence-Based Practices, relevant to specific target populations.
• Good working knowledge of varied interventions.
• Ability to write clear and concise evaluation reports, progress notes, and other necessary documentation.
• Participates with and accepts clinical and administrative supervision.
• Engages consumers easily and establishes a therapeutic alliance early in the treatment process.
• Good working knowledge of the principles and practices of budget preparation and control.
• Shows willingness to learn and use new skills and takes advantage of regular training and staff development opportunities and resources
• Thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of medical record documentation and medical records management.
• Good working knowledge of program assessment and quality assurance principles, practices, protocols and instruments.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database and project management software.

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audio logical appliances, and devices to increase mobility.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in an office/clinical environment.

Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.