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Job Description
Hybrid-Remote (Combination of Office and Community/Home based work) Want to be a
DIFFERENCE MAKER?
Join our team and
BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES. WHY WORK FOR OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES?
We know that in order for you to do your best work and meet our mission, you must be able to be your best self. At Oakland Family Services (OFS), we care about our staff as people first. We treat our team members like family and understand the importance of their families at home. We recognize the significance of flexibility and work/life balance. We also know that your success…is our success. That's why OFS not only honors the talent and experience you bring; we actively seek to develop it. Oakland Family Services has proudly been named a Top Workplace for ten (10) consecutive years, voted on by our own staff. We offer a warm, engaging, equitable, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
ABOUT OAKLAND FAMILY SERVICES
Oakland Family Services is a private, non-profit service organization serving our community and building brighter futures for more than 100 years. We proudly offer a continuum of prevention, education and treatment services that span the human life cycle.
OUR MISSION
Providing individuals and families the opportunity to build brighter futures.
OUR VISION
Communities of thriving individuals and families. Between our strong commitment to our mission and a workplace culture that puts our staff first, we enrich the lives of those we serve, strengthen families, and build brighter futures for those we serve and those we employ.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Competitive compensation. Comprehensive medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage. Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA options. Retirement plan with a company match. Long-term disability insurance. Voluntary short-term disability. Life insurance and AD&D. Malpractice insurance. Paid time off benefits, including generous vacation, sick, personal, and bereavement days. Twelve (12) paid holidays, including a floating holiday of your choice! Annual pay increases, as approved. Employee assistance program for you and immediate family. Network of support for your health & well-being. Verizon cellular plan discount. Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate. Loan forgiveness programs. PLUS... Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Family friendly practices and support. Flexible work schedules, as appropriate. Hybrid and virtual work options, as appropriate. Highly robust and comprehensive onboarding and training program. Paid professional development. Free online trainings that count toward continuing education credits. Employee assistance programs. "Dress for Your Day" approach to dress code. Financial literacy education and workshops. Collaborative annual performance appraisals. "Casual for a Cause" program for clients and staff in need. And more!
WE KNOW CULTURE MATTERS
… We spend many hours of our day working. Workplace culture affects our well-being, how we feel about coming to work, and how we perform. Oakland Family Services prioritizes having a healthy, inclusive, equitable, and effective workplace culture. That's why we proudly have ten (10) defined cultural value statements that dictate how we operate. Cultural values are embedded into all we do and how we do it!
ABOUT THE OPPORUNITY/WORK
Professional Practice Provide treatment services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and individual/family/group therapy to a caseload of youth (prenatal through age 6) and their families. These children and families qualify for the highest level of care in the community per Community Mental Health guidelines. Provide services in the home of the family, community or via tele-health, depending on the youth and family's needs. Expect to work at minimum two evenings a week to accommodate school and work schedules. Provide appropriate home-based services to a caseload in accordance with agency needs. Typical caseload size will be between 10-15 children and families depending on severity and may be subject to change based on program and individual needs. Provide direct face-to-face contact with youth and/or family members at a minimum of 6 hours per month. Obtain, analyze and evaluate case data; develop an understanding of the family's situation and to develop goals and planned responses; carry out the plan and/or alter the plan as new understandings emerge; analyze and evaluate the course and results of the treatment process, utilize evidenced based practices as indicated. Work with the whole family; to have a good understanding of the family situation and dynamics and how this may impact the identified youth. Empower individuals and families to advocate on their own behalf. Provide referrals or assistance with the social determinants of health, including physical health, cultural, employment, educational, social or financial needs. Maintain clinical records in accordance with Agency, licensing, accreditation, Oakland Community Health Network (OCHN), Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) standards and requirements. Maintain all records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) within timeframes required by OCHN. Actively coordinate cases with treatment team, psychiatric staff, respite providers, school/daycare staff, protective services, OCHN, physicians and any other appropriate staff. Participate in professional development activities on a variety of clinical topics including evidence-based practices and interventions, based on caseload need and therapist interest. Participate in required trainings in accordance with the requirements of state of Michigan licensure, funders, OCHN and the MDHHS Medicaid provider manual. Additional duties may include intakes; supervision of interns, assignment to specific agency work sites; assignment to a special project or contract; provision of leadership to educational, counseling or volunteer groups; to work with community problems as interest and skill indicates; and other duties as assigned. Participate in the SSY crisis on-call coverage for individuals by signing up for a minimum of 3-4 weeks per year. Participate in the SSY check-in coverage for individuals by signing up for a minimum of 3-4 weekends per year. Participate in 1.5-2 hours per month of reflective supervision (1 hour weekly if working towards MI-AIMH Endorsement Level II). Attend weekly department meetings, trainings and supervision scheduled. Attend specialized supervision groups for evidence-based practices, licensure and high-risk cases as assigned by supervisor. Administration Perform the administrative tasks related to assigned caseload and other work assignments as required by the agency by effectively utilizing the various tools provided by the program and/or the electronic healthcare record system. This includes effective and efficient management of their individual caseload; completing documentation and responsibilities related to their caseload in adherence with OCHN and MDHHS protocols. Provide assistance, support and leadership to other staff members through consulting, teaching and other means as appropriate, and to coordinate program activities when assigned to do so. Responsible for incorporating principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in work processes and in job functions. Responsible for promoting a feeling of welcoming, belonging, and acceptance to all clients and staff. Other duties as assigned.
