Mental Health Specialist - Supports Coordination (Autism Services)

Under the supervision of a Program Coordinator, this position serves as a Supports Coordinator for consumers (birth to 21) who are diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum disorder. This position assists youth and their families with accessing appropriate supports and services. As well, this position holds responsibility for assuring self-determination services are carried out appropriately for consumers within CMH. To do so this staff position will work with CMHOC staff, providers and fiscal intermediaries.  

This is a full-time, benefited position working at the James Street Campus in Holland, MI.  The schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Travel to other county locations as needed. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Receives consumer case referrals and conducts interviews to obtain necessary information to complete assessments of consumers’ needs and community/natural support systems.
2. Develops plan of service with consumers and parents/guardians detailing the specific services the consumer will participate in including health, personal development, school, work, and family related services.
3. Monitors implementation of the plan of service for each assigned consumer. This includes providing regular follow-up and monitoring services related to plan goals, objectives, and planned interventions and completing periodic reviews, required assessments and status reports.
4. Assures adherence to all rules and regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services, and CARF, 
5. Coordinates services for consumers among all involved agency personnel as defined by the established treatment plan in areas such as housing, legal, clothing, medical/psychological care, social security, utilities, education, etc.
6. Enhances community understanding and acceptance of developmentally disabled individuals and promotes mental health services through community presentations to civic and community agencies and other interested groups, as appropriate.
7. Uses a computer to maintain complete and detailed case records consistent with Department of Community Health standards, agency procedures and requirements of third-party funding sources.
8. Ensures that clinical documentation regarding consumers is kept secure and confidential and maintained consistent with Department of Community Health and Community Mental Health policies and procedures.
9. Complies with recipient rights reporting requirements established by the Community Health Code and procedures of the Community Health Services Board.
10. Assists respective supervisor(s) in evaluating the effectiveness of current programming and makes suggestions for improvements.
11. Explains respite program and self-determination program to families, staff, community organizations and other parties.
12. Maintains self-determination paperwork in coordination with fiscal intermediaries, quality improvement and other CMHOC staff. 
13. Other duties as assigned. 

Bachelor’s degree in a human services discipline is required. Two years of relevant experience in a mental health agency is preferred. Must be trained in Autism Benefit rules and complete 24 hours child specific training annually.
 
Certification and Licenses: 
Ideally this individual will possess or obtain State of Michigan licensure as a Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker or Limited Licensed Bachelor’s Social Worker. Must qualify as a QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional.) Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license required.


Required Knowledge and Skills: 

1. Good working knowledge of autism spectrum disorders and current supports and services coordination theory and practice for individuals with developmental disabilities.
2. Good working knowledge of the principles and practices of medical record documentation and medical records management. Ability to produce timely clinical notes.
3. Good working knowledge of community resources.
4. Understands and can apply a collaborative approach to both intra-agency and interagency relationships.
5. Shows dignity and respect for mental health consumers and interacts with consumers with warmth and competence. 
6. Ability to provide quality assessments of individuals.
7. Shows willingness to learn and use new skills and takes regular advantage of internal and external training and staff development opportunities and resources.
8. Knowledge-based competencies in person centered planning.
9. Computer literacy and working knowledge of word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and other necessary software programs.
10. Good communication skills, verbal and written. 

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to access consumers at various locations.
 
Working Conditions: 
Works in office locations and day programing areas. Travels throughout the area to attend meetings and access consumers in the community and in their homes.

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. 

Salary : $27 - $35