GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, provides direct services to children, young adults, and designated others diagnosed with autism. Participates and implements program activities and evaluations. Promotes and provides statistics, client assessing community-based resources, and coordinates with family members and ancillary services to secure continued care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts assessments, service planning, case management, crisis intervention, advocacy, linking and monitoring supports and services for children and young adults with autism. Performs home and community-based interventions. Maintains department productivity and quality measures. Complies with Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) documentation requirements using electronic medical records. Completes MCCMH training and secures continuing education requirements determined by professional licensing board. Maintains professional relationships with the community, providers, and consumers. Works cooperatively with members of other disciplines, agencies, and community partners to ensure timely and accurate service provision. Coordinates with family, aftercare programs, and ancillary support services to secure aftercare. Participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and supervision with Therapists. Monitors and evaluates consumer services through face-to-face consumer contact, facility visits, reviewing records, and consulting with family members, and service providers. Measures the effectiveness of interventions to determine outcomes and identify needs of the consumer. Works with families to develop family-driven, youth-guided, person-centered plans and coordinates with agencies to ensure fully integrated plan. Provides clear description of programs to consumer's parent or guardian. Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions. Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or related field One (1) year of specialized training or professional work experience (documented fieldwork, internship) working with children and families Meets one of the two criteria below: 1. Meet qualifications as specified in the MDHHS Michigan

PIHP/CMHSP

Qualifications per Medicaid Services as a CMHP (Child Mental Health Professional); An individual with specialized training or one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families and who is a psychologist, licensed or limited-licensed master's social worker, licensed or limited-licensed professional counselor, or registered nurse; or 2. An individual with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or another mental health-related field who is trained and has three (3) years of supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families; or 3. An individual with a Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or other mental health-related fields who is trained and has one (1) year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families Preferred Education and Experience A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling or other mental health-related field Three (3) years of experience working in early childhood and early child developmental stages Required Licenses or Certifications 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

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

Microsoft Windows, word processing and spreadsheet programs, and other computer software applications Michigan Mental Health Code Working understanding on practices for adherence to Medical Services Administration (MSA) Medicaid policies and procedures Skill in: Organization and time management Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our consumers Analyzing information and completing reports 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 language 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 and professional boundaries Work independently

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION

- This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.

Pay:

$25.88 - $34.06 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Loan forgiveness Loan repayment program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you trained and/or have at least three (3) years of supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Clinton Township, MI 48036 (Required)

Work Location:

In person