Behavioral Health Clinician (School Based Ini

Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Direct Clinical Services, the Behavioral Health Clinician (School Based Initiatives) provides direct clinical and therapeutic services and interventions to children, youth, and families in our partner schools.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Partner Schools in the design and implementation of a school based mental health education and service delivery model.
• Conducts and interprets functional behavioral assessments.
• Conducts psycho-educational and treatment groups on topics identified jointly with school personnel.
• Provides individual, group, and family treatment for children with mental health and co-occurring disorders (developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse) within the outpatient, home based and/or prevention levels of care.
• Provides and facilitates referrals to higher levels of care or more intensive interventions if necessary.
• Collects, organizes and reports all necessary output and outcome data.
• Develops and implements Individual Plans of Service (IPOS) utilizing Person Centered Planning.
• Maintains clinical charts including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and all other MDHHS chart requirements.
• Maintains an active caseload
• Makes intra-agency referrals for evaluations, consultation, and other services, e.g. parent education.
• Provides and facilitates quarterly parent and teacher workshops and/or professional development presentations
• Participates in on-going personal and professional development including in-service training, peer review, external workshops and seminars.
• Participates in individual and/or group supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA'S)

• Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of the DWIHN provider network and community resources.
• Knowledge of the Michigan Mental Health Code.
• Knowledge of MDHHS policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal policies, rules, regulations, and procedures as it relates to DWIHN.
• Knowledge of the LOCUS model & CAFAS model.
• Knowledge of the clinical care process (screening, assessment, treatment planning, and continuing care).
• Knowledge of and ability to use screening and assessment tools for behavioral health services.
• Knowledge of adult and children's outpatient services.
• Knowledge of specialized services for children with severe emotional disturbances and their families.
• Knowledge of school based mental health education and delivery.
• Knowledge of Integrated Care services for behavioral health members.
• Knowledge of medical and behavioral health practices and terminology.
• Knowledge of Medical Necessity Criteria for Behavioral Health Services.
• Knowledge of the Federal Confidentiality Regulations, 42 CFR, Part 2.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing.
• Knowledge of documents / regulations that govern the provision of mental health services, e.g., Medicaid Manual Mental Health and Substance Abuse Chapter III, State Plan for Medicaid, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Quality Plan, BBA requirements and the Mental Health Code.
• Knowledge of the practices and principles of psychological, emotional, and sociological assessment and diagnosis.
• Knowledge of crisis training and experience in de-escalation, i.e., suicide prevention, development of crisis plans, trauma informed care, etc.
• Knowledge of diagnostics, psychopharmacology, and supportive treatment approaches
• Knowledge of the identification and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Knowledge of community mental health services and resources.
• Knowledge of the DSM-IV Statistical Manual.
• Knowledge of Individual Plans of Service (IPOS) for children and families.

• Assessment skills.
• Evaluation skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Planning skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Problem Solving skills.
• Decision Making skills.
• Critical Thinking skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Active Listening skills.
• Adaptability skills.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, Teams).
• Teamwork Skills.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically and socially diverse population.
• Judgement/Reasoning ability.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A Master's Degree from a recognized college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related field.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of professional clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare or mental health setting including one (1) year of full-time paid experience working with children and families in a behavioral health or mental health setting.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

A Valid State of Michigan clinical licensure: LMSW, 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.

Professional Children's Mental Health Professional (CMHP), per the Michigan PIHP/CMHSP Provider Qualifications per Medicaid Services

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is usually performed in both an office, outpatient and school-based setting and requires the employee to drive to different sites throughout Wayne County and the State of Michigan.

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