PT PAR Clinician

About this position

THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive behavioral health assessments, or Pre-Admission Reviews (PARs) for DWIHN members in crisis.
• Communicate with Clinically Responsible Service Providers (CRSPs) in the DWIHN provider network and assist in developing and implementing crisis intervention supports and services.
• Cookordination with local and out-of-county emergency departments and Child Caring Institutes (CCIs), including police and medical personnel.
• Facilitate referrals to all DWIHN levels of care within the provider network service array.
• Document all member interactions and crisis planning accurately to reflect adherence to all state and federal guidelines and medical necessity criteria within the DWIHN electronic health record (EHR).

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 behavioral health and mental health principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the Michigan Medicaid Provider Manual.
• Knowledge of MWHIN.
• Knowledge of compliance standards.
• Knowledge of call screening techniques and phone etiquette.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for receiving and processing emergency calls.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of crisis training and experience in de-escalation, i.e., suicide prevention, development of crisis plans, trauma informed care, etc.
• Knowledge of emergency and general dispatch procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of medical and insurance terminology.
• Assessment skills.
• Evaluation skills.
• Decision Making skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Customer Service skills.
• Communication skills.
• Active Listening 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Human Services, Social Services or a related field OR Licensed Bachelor’s level Social Worker.
• A valid State of Michigan Clinical Licensure: RN, LMSW, LMHC, LBSW, LPC, LLP or PhD.
• A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.
• Five (5) years of clinical experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting AND At least Three (3) years of professional experience in the following: Clinical behavioral health assessment, Crisis intervention.

Required Education

A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Nursing, Human Services, Social Services or a related field OR Licensed Bachelor’s level Social Worker.

Required Licenses

• A valid State of Michigan Clinical Licensure: RN, LMSW, LMHC, LBSW, LPC, LLP or PhD.

Required Experience

• Five (5) years of clinical experience in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
• At least Three (3) years of professional experience in the following: Clinical behavioral health assessment, Crisis intervention.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed mostly in hospital settings.
• This position requires local travel by personal vehicle to areas such as emergency rooms and hospitals within and outside of Wayne County.
• This position also requires travel throughout the State of Michigan.
• Candidates must be able to work a flexible employment schedule.